HGV Technician - Nightshift - Birtley
HGV TECHNICIAN - NIGHTSHIFT
Ford and Slater are one 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 vacancies for anHGV Technicianworking on nightshift, at our fantastic Birtley Dealership.
As an HGV Technician,we can offer you:
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An hourly rate of £20 - 22 (depending on your HGV Technician experience).
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Overtime at premium rates.
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Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s.
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HGV driving licence training after qualifying period.
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22 days holiday (plus stats), pro-rata, rising to 25 days (plus stats), pro-rata, after 5 years service.
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Employee Of The Month Competition.
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Employee Assistance Program.
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Career Progression Opportunities.
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Pension.
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Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme.
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Cycle to work scheme.
Who are we looking for as an HGV Technician:
Ideally, you will have the following skills:
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Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
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If you are a Light Commercial or Car Mechanic who would like to transfer your skills then we can offer you training to become an HGV Technician.
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Ideally have served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme. Qualified to Level 3 (C&G, NVQ or equivalent) in Commercial Vehicle Maintenance and repair.
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Excellent technical knowledge ensuring maintenance and repairs are carried out to manufacturer’s procedures.
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Sound knowledge to accurately diagnosis faults.
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Ability to carry out safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
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Participate in breakdowns as required.
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The skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
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General level of computer literacy is advantageous.
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Own tool kit.
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Full UK driving licence.
Nightshift working pattern: Tuesday to Friday, 19:00 – 07:00
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 manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Road test vehicle when required, subject to licence restrictions.
As anequal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.
No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you have not received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful. Thank you for your understanding.
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