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HGV Technician

FORD & SLATER LIMITED
Posted 7 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Leicester, Leicestershire LE3 2JG, England

Salary

£22 per day

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ford and Slater, a leading DAF Truck dealer group in the UK, is seeking a Nightshift HGV Technician for their Leicester dealership.
  • The position requires previous experience as a Technician or Mechanic in HGV or related sectors, ideally with a Level 3 qualification in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
  • The role offers an excellent hourly rate based on experience, with additional overtime at premium rates, and includes benefits such as 22 days of holiday, rising to 25 after five years.
  • Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining trucks, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring repairs follow manufacturer procedures.
  • The shift pattern is Monday to Friday from 9 PM to 6:30 AM, and a full UK driving licence is required for the position.

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 Nightshift HGV Technician at our Leicester dealership.

As a Nightshift HGV Technician,we can offer you:

Excellent hourly rate (depending on your HGV Technician experience)

Overtime at premium rates

Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities in house and manufacturers

HGV driving licence training after qualifying period

22 days holiday (pro-rata, excluding 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 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 may be able offer you training to become an 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 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.

Full UK driving licence.

Shift Pattern

Monday Friday 9pm to 6:30am

The Nightshift 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 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.

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