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HGV Technician

FORD & SLATER LIMITED
Posted a month ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Chester le Street, Durham DH3, England

Salary

£22 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ford and Slater, one of the UK's largest DAF Truck dealer groups, is seeking a Night Shift HGV Technician for their Birtley depot.
  • The position requires previous experience as an HGV Technician or Mechanic, ideally with a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
  • The role offers a competitive hourly rate, with overtime at premium rates, and a salary commensurate with experience.
  • Additional benefits include 22 days of holiday (increasing to 25 after five years), employee assistance programs, and career progression opportunities.
  • Candidates must possess a full UK driving licence and be available for night shifts from 7pm to 7am, Tuesday to Friday.

HGV TECHNICIAN, Night Shift

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 a Night ShiftHGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Birtley.

As an HGV Technician on night shift,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 manufacturers
  • HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
  • 22 days holiday (plus Stats) pro-rata, rising to 25 days (plus stats) pro-rata, after 5 years service
  • Employee Of The Month Competition
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • 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 manufacturers 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.

Night shift working hours: 7pm 7am, Tuesday to Friday.

Apply today to start your journey with Ford & Slater

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