Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 850 staff whilst remaining a family-run business. We currently have vacancies for Nightshift HGV Technicians at our Spalding dealership.
As a Nightshift HGV Technician, we can offer you:
* Excellent hourly rate depending on experience
* Overtime at premium rates
* Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in-house and manufacturer’s
* HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
* 22 days holiday (excluding statutory), rising to 25 days 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 a Nightshift HGV Technician:
* Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
* If you are a Light Commercial or Car Mechanic who would like to transfer your skills then we can offer you training to become a HGV Technician.
* Ideally have served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
* Qualified to Level 3 (C&G, NVQ or equivalent) in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
* Excellent technical knowledge ensuring maintenance and repairs are carried out to manufacturer’s procedures.
* Sound knowledge to accurately diagnose faults.
* Carry out 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.
Shift Pattern
* Monday – Friday, 8pm to 6am
The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):
* Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles.
* Carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
* Fault Diagnostics.
* 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.
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.
Address Wardentree Park,
Pinchbeck,
Spalding,
Lincolnshire,
PE11 3ZN
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