Van Technician

JR United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an LCV / Van Technician for their Leicester depot. The role involves servicing and maintaining LCVs and Vans, alongside performing diagnostics and safety inspections. Ideal candidates will have previous technical experience, a driving licence, and the ability to follow manufacturers' procedures. Opportunities for training and development are available, making this a great chance for career growth.

Benefits

Overtime at premium rates

22 days holiday, rising to 25 days after 5 years

Employee Assistance Program

Enhanced Employer Contribution Pension

Death in Service Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic in LCV, Van or related sectors.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining LCVs and Vans.
• Performing fault diagnostics and ensuring repairs are carried out safely.
• Completing job cards and service records accurately.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Fault diagnosis

Computer literacy

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or training programme

Job description

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Ford and Slater are one the UKs 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 LCV /Van Technician at our Leicester depot.

As an LCV / Van Technician, we can offer you:

An hourly rate of up to £15 (depending on experience your LCV / Van Technician experience).

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent LCV / Van Technician Training & Development opportunities

22 days holiday (excluding statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service

Employee Of The Month Competition

Employee Assistance Program

Pension (Enhanced Employer Contribution)

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as an LCV /Van Technician:

Ideally, you will have the following skills but training can be provided:

Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the LCV, Van, HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.

If you are a Car Mechanic / Technician who would like to transfer your skills then we can offer you training to become an LCV / Van Technician.

Ideally have served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.

Technical knowledge ensuring maintenance and repairs are carried out to manufacturers procedures.

Sound knowledge to accurately diagnosis faults.

Carry safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.

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.

Shifts

Monday Friday, 8am 4:30pm

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

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of LCVs and Vans. Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's. Fault Diagnostics. Ensure repairs are carried out according to manufacturers procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Road test vehicle when required, subject to licence restrictions.

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 havent received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.