HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant
Ford and Slater are one of the UK's 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 an HGV Class 1 Driver (Collection and Delivery) in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Leicester.
HGV Class 1 Driver - Leicester
Ford and Slater are one of the UK's 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 an HGV Class 1 Driver (Collection and Delivery) in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Leicester.
What we can offer you
- Local work, no Tramping
- An hourly rate of up to £15.82 (depending on your Class 1 driver experience)
- Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities - in house and manufacturer's
- Career Progression Opportunities
- Employee Of the Month Competition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension
- Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
- Free onsite parking
- Cycle to work scheme
Responsibilities
- This is a duel role - Collection / delivery of vehicles from / to customers within Leicestershire and the surrounding areas. Ad hoc longer journeys to other Ford & Slater dealerships.
- Occasional road testing of vehicles (subject to licence restrictions).
- Steam cleaning Trucks.
- General Workshop caretaker duties when not driving.
Who we are looking for
- You must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence (ideally clean).
- Be a customer focused individual with excellent communication skills.
- Any mechanical knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
- PC Literate.
Shift pattern
Alternate weeks, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 / 10:30 - 19:00 (with a 30 minute unpaid break each shift)
As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.
Hazel Drive, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2JG
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