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closed 18th Jun 2024

HGV Technician (Weekend Shift) - Newark job

HGV Technician (Weekend Shift) - Newark

Lincoln Road, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NZ, GB
Dependent on Experience per year
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Job Details

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

Job Description

We currently have a vacancy for a HGV Technician on our Weekend Shift at our Newark dealership.

As a Weekend Shift HGV Technician, we can offer you:

  • Excellent hourly rate depending on experience
  • Overtime at premium rates
  • Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
  • HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
  • 22 days holiday (excluding statutory), rising to 25 days 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 Weekend Shift HGV Technician:

  • 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.
  • Carry safety inspections and prepare vehicles for MOT's.
  • 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.

Shift Pattern

  • 4 continuous days to include Saturday & Sunday, 7am to 5:30pm

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.

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 850 staff whilst remaining a family run business.

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