HGV Technicians (night shift) - Stockton NEW

About the Role

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 vacancies for HGV Technicians working night shift at our Stockton dealership.

Available Shifts

• Nightshift: Monday to Thursday / Tuesday to Friday (alternate weeks)

HGV Technician 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

What We Are Looking For

Ideally, you will have the following skills but training will be provided:

• Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector
• 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

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive rates depending on your HGV Technician experience and working pattern
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer's
• HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
• 22 days holiday (pro-rata), rising to 25 days (pro-rata) 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