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Chargehand / HGV Technician - Leicester job

Chargehand / HGV Technician - Leicester

Ford & Slater Hazel Drive, Braunstone Town, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 2JG, GB
Competitive per year
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Job Details

Hours: Nights
Contract: Full-Time
Department: Service & Support

Job Description

Chargehand / HGV Technician - Leicester

We currently have a vacancy for a Chargehand / HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in Leicester.

As a Chargehand / HGV Technician, we can offer you:

  • Competitive hourly rate depending on your Chargehand / HGV Technician experience
  • Overtime at premium rates
  • Excellent DAF Chargehand / HGV Technician Training & Development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
  • HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
  • 22 days holiday (pro-rata, plus Stats), rising to 25 days (pro-rata plus stats) after 5 years service
  • Employee Of The Month Competition
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Career Progression Opportunities
  • Pension
  • Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Who are we looking for as a Chargehand / HGV Technician:

  • You will have previous experience working as a Chargehand / HGV Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
  • Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
  • Or a time served HGV Technician.
  • Ability to participate in breakdowns.
  • Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
  • General level of computer literacy is advantageous.
  • Full UK driving licence.

The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Fault Diagnostics. MOT Preparation. Mechanical and Electrical repairs. 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. Attend any technical or development training that is made available.

In the absence of the Workshop Supervisor, as the Chargehand you will:

Take responsibility for the day to day running of the workshop for your allocated shift, therefore must be a suitably qualified and experienced technician. Work closely with Service Reception and Management in order to provide excellent customer service, dealing with and resolving customer queries as required.

Shift Pattern:

Week 1: Mon – Thurs 9:45pm to 6:30am. Week 2: Tues – Fri 9:45pm to 6:30am.

Apply today to start your 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.

Additional Benefits

  • Company Pension
  • Death in Service Cover

About the Company

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.

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