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HGV Technician

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

Stockton-On-Tees, Durham TS18, England

Salary

£30,000 - £36,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Ford and Slater, a leading DAF Truck dealer group in the UK, is seeking HGV Technicians for their Stockton dealership with various shift options available.
  • The position offers competitive salary rates based on experience, along with premium overtime rates and extensive training opportunities.
  • Candidates should ideally have prior experience as a Technician or Mechanic in related sectors and be qualified to Level 3 in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
  • The role includes responsibilities such as servicing and maintaining trucks, conducting safety inspections, and performing fault diagnostics.
  • Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and ideally possess at least 2 years of relevant experience to be considered for the position.

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 Stockton dealership.

As an HGV Technician, we can offer you:

  • Competitive rates depending on you 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
  • 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.

Available Shifts

  • 4 on 4 off day shift
  • 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

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