Vehicle Technician

FORD & SLATER LIMITED

Posted 20 days ago, valid for 22 days

Chesterfield, Derbyshire S40, England

£22 per day

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

Ford and Slater, one of the UK's largest DAF Truck dealers, is seeking an LCV / Vehicle Technician for their Chesterfield depot.
The position offers a competitive hourly rate based on experience, with overtime available at premium rates.
Candidates should ideally have previous experience as a Technician or Mechanic and possess a Level 3 qualification in vehicle repair, though training can be provided.
The role involves servicing and maintaining various vehicles, conducting safety inspections, and performing fault diagnostics.
The working pattern is Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm, with alternate Saturday mornings, and applicants are expected to have a full UK driving licence.

LCV / VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

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 /Vehicle Technician at our Chesterfield depot.

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

Competitive hourly rate depending on your Vehicle Technician experience

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent Training & Development opportunities In house and Manufacturer

22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days 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 LCV / Vehicle Technician:

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

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

Ideally Qualified to Level 3 in vehicle repair (or similar) but not essential.

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.

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.

Working Pattern

Monday to Friday: 8am 5pm

Alternate Saturday mornings: 8am Midday

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

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Cars, 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.

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