Technician

Ford & Slater Corby; Corby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Slater Corby is seeking an HGV Technician for their Corby depot. This role offers competitive hourly rates, training opportunities, and a supportive work environment. Key responsibilities include servicing, diagnostics, and maintenance of a diverse fleet of vehicles, coupled with potential overtime.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime at premium rates

Training & Development opportunities

22 days holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Pension plan

Death in Service Life Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience as an HGV Technician or Mechanic is essential.
• Time served experience is considered qualifying.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining trucks and vehicles.
• Performing fault diagnostics and mechanical repairs.
• Preparing vehicles for MOT and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Fault Diagnostics

Computer Literacy

Education

Qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for an HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Corby.

As an HGV Technician,we can offer you:

• Competitive hourly rate depending on your HGV Technician experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF HGV Technician Training & Development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (plus Stats), rising to 25 days (plus stats) after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as an HGV Technician:

• You will have previous experience working as an HGV Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
• Or a time served HGV Technician.
• Ability to participate in breakdowns.
• Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
• General level of computer literacy is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include(but not limited to):

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Fault Diagnostics. MOT Preparation. Mechanical and Electrical repairs. Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Road test vehicle when required, subject to licence restrictions. Attend any technical or development training that is made available.

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: Mon – Fri 6am to 2:30pm. Week 2: Mon – Fri 1:30pm to 10pm.

Saturday morning on late week paid as overtime.

Apply today to start your journey with Ford & Slater

No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.