HGV Technician (Cambridge) in Ipswich

£38,000 – £60,000 a year

Chassis Cab is a family run business that holds the award winning DAF Truck franchise for East Anglia.

Chassis Cab aims to provide our customers with a first class, reliable service, which reflects our standing as market leader as a main dealer for the supply of DAF Truck and in the provision of a second to none after sales.

Due to Company growth an exciting opportunity has become available and we are looking to recruit experienced HGV Technicians at our new depot in Fenstanton, Huntingdon.

The Role

You will be mainly carrying out regular service inspections and MOT preparations on primarily DAF trucks but on occasions other truck brands. Fault finding, and carrying out repairs on engines, gearboxes brakes, suspension systems etc. Completing paperwork such as job cards and service sheets, using our in‑house DAF check electronic platform. You will be enrolled into the Market Leading DAF training programme with the opportunity to become a DAF Master Technician. The ideal candidate will have a positive ‘can do’ attitude and will need to be hard working, motivated and well‑organised. They need to be happy to work as part of a dynamic team and must be able to communicate to a high level. This is a varied role within a fast‑paced environment.

Hours of work

Day Shift – Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 (40 hours per week plus Saturday mornings on a rota)

Late Shift – Monday to Friday 17:00 – 01:30 (42.50 hours per week)

Qualifications and experience required

• City and Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
• Previous experience in the Commercial industry

Preferred but not essential requirements

• HGV licence
• IRTEC Licence

Training would be funded by Chassis Cab for those who do not hold these qualifications.

Salary and Benefits

• Working for a family run business backed up by DAF Trucks gives you stability, great pay rates, excellent continued training and future progression.
• Excellent rates of pay (In excess of £50,000+) and overtime availability
• Fully funded training
• Life assurance x 2 salary scheme
• 22 days holidays plus bank holidays – Holiday allowance rising with length of service
• Auto enrolment pension with contributory payments up to 5%