Night Commercial Vehicle Technician Strood

Overview

Night Commercial Vehicle Technician – Strood, Kent

Channel Commercials is an established and leading heavy commercial vehicle dealer in Kent, providing sales, parts and servicing for DAF Trucks in the South-East.

Opportunities

We have excellent opportunities for Commercial Vehicle Technicians at our depots across Kent. The successful applicants will have the chance to undertake technical training and progress their career with a structured manufacturer. We are also offering a welcome bonus of £2,000 for successful candidates who join us as Commercial Vehicle Technicians in response to this advert.

Benefits

• Competitive salary. (Saturdays and overtime paid at time and a half)
• £2,000 welcome bonus*
• 30 days holiday (incl bank hols)
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme (including private GP appointments)

Hours

• 40 hours a week plus overtime
• 9:45pm – 6:15am Monday – Friday

Key responsibilities

• Test vehicles and diagnose faults
• Recognise and report vehicle/component defects or symptoms of impending failure
• Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components
• Complete job records

Essential Qualities

• Previous experience in heavy vehicle mechanics
• Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle) e.g. City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3) or equivalent
• Driving licence (preferably HGV)
• Computer literate
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Team player
• Ability to use own initiative
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Available for overtime

Desirable Qualities

• DAF trucks mechanical experience
• Payment structure: £1000 after 6 months and £1000 after 12 months, subject to successful performance

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