At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain a variety of trucks and vehicles while ensuring safety and quality.
- Company: Join Ford and Slater, one of the UK's largest family-run DAF Truck dealers.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, overtime rates, and excellent training opportunities.
- Other info: Nightshift role with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career as an HGV Technician with hands-on experience and growth potential.
- Qualifications: Experience in vehicle maintenance; training provided for those transitioning from light commercial or car mechanics.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Overview
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 vacancy for an
HGV Technician on Nightshift at our Norwich dealership.
Benefits
- Excellent hourly rate depending on your HGV Technician experience
- Overtime at premium rates
- Excellent DAF HGV Technician training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
- HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
- 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days (plus statutory), after 5 years service
- Employee Of The Month Competition
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pension
- Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
Who we are looking for
- 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 manufacturer’s procedures.
- Sound knowledge to accurately diagnosis faults.
- Ability to participate in breakdowns.
- Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Shift Pattern
- Monday to Friday, 10pm - 6:30am
Responsibilities
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 an equal opportunity employer , we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.
Apply today to start your HGV Technician journey with Ford & Slater
No agencies please. It is not always possible to get back individually to each applicant, so if you haven’t received a reply within 21 days, your application has been unsuccessful.
- Address William Frost Way,
- New Costessey,
- Norwich,
- Norfolk,
- NR5 0JS
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HGV Technician (Nightshift) - Norwich employer: Slater Birtley
Ford and Slater is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive family-run environment where employees can thrive. With excellent training and development opportunities, competitive pay, and a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance and employee assistance programmes, our Leicester dealership is committed to fostering growth and well-being for all staff. Join us as an HGV Technician on Nightshift and be part of a dedicated team that values your skills and contributions.
