Nightshift HGV Technician – Elite Training & Overtime

DAF Trucks UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay £20–£22

Overtime at premium rates

In-house DAF training

Driver training after qualifying

22 days holiday (+ stats) pro-rata

Employee of the Month

Employee Assistance Program

Pension

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

Ford and Slater, a leading UK DAF Truck dealer group with locations from Norwich to Birtley, seeks an HGV Technician for night shifts at the Birtley dealership. You’ll service trucks, carry out safety inspections, and diagnose faults in line with manufacturer procedures.

The role offers hourly pay (£20–£22), overtime, extensive DAF training, licence training post-qualifying, generous holidays, pension, and benefits. Full UK driving licence and own tools required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Technician/Mechanic in HGV/commercial vehicle sectors.
• Training to become HGV Technician for transfer from LCV/car roles.
• Apprenticeship or formal training to Level 3 in CV maintenance.
• Maintain/repair vehicles per manufacturer procedures.
• Diagnose faults accurately and perform safety inspections.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain trucks and vehicles.
• Carry out safety inspections and prepare for MOTs.
• Carry out fault diagnostics and repairs.
• Test drive when permitted by licence restrictions.

Skills

HGV Technician experience

apprenticeship level training

Full UK driving licence

Own tool kit

Computer literacy

Night shift experience

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Ford and Slater, a leading UK DAF Truck dealer group with locations from Norwich to Birtley, seeks an HGV Technician for night shifts at the Birtley dealership. You’ll service trucks, carry out safety inspections, and diagnose faults in line with manufacturer procedures.

The role offers hourly pay (£20–£22), overtime, extensive DAF training, licence training post-qualifying, generous holidays, pension, and benefits. Full UK driving licence and own tools required.