HGV TECHNICIAN (Nightshift) - SHEFFIELD, Norwich

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 working nightshift at our Sheffield dealership.

We can offer you:

• Excellent hourly rate (depending on your HGV Technician experience and working pattern)
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (plus statutory) pro-rata, rising to 25 days (plus statutory) pro-rata, 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:

• Previous experience working as an HGV 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.
• Or be a time served HGV Technician.
• Excellent technical knowledge ensuring maintenance and repairs are carried out to manufacturer’s procedures.
• Sound knowledge to accurately diagnosis faults.
• Ability to carry safety inspections, prepare vehicles for MOT’s and participate in breakdowns.
• General level of computer literacy is advantageous.
• Own tool kit.
• Full UK driving licence.

Night shift working hours: Alternate weeks, Monday – Thursday / Tuesday – Friday, 18:00 to 06:30.

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 HGV Technician 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 Orgreave Drive,
Sheffield,
South Yorkshire,
S13 9NR

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