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HGV Technician

FORD & SLATER LIMITED
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Pudsey, West Yorkshire LS28, England

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ford and Slater, one of the UK's largest DAF Truck dealer groups, is seeking HGV Technicians for their Leeds dealership with various shift patterns available.
  • The role offers an excellent hourly rate based on experience, along with overtime at premium rates and comprehensive training opportunities.
  • Candidates should ideally have previous experience as a Technician or Mechanic in related fields and must be qualified to Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
  • The position requires a full UK driving licence and involves responsibilities such as servicing, fault diagnostics, and preparing vehicles for MOTs.
  • Applicants are encouraged to apply as Ford and Slater offers career progression, employee benefits, and a supportive work environment.

HGV 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 vacancies for HGV Technician's working various shifts at our Leeds dealership.

As an HGV Technician, 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 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 (Enhanced Employer Contribution)

Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as an HGV Technician: Ideally, you will have the following skills but training will be provided:

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 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.

General level of computer literacy is advantageous.

Full UK driving licence.

Shifts to suit

4 on 4 off days

Nightshift 4 on 3 off

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 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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In order to submit this application, a TotalJobs account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all TotalJobs’ services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to TotalJobs’ Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to TotalJobs and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.