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 vacancy for an HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor working on Night shift at our Newark depot.

 

As an HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor, we can offer you:

 

· A competitive hourly rate (depending on your HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor experience)

· Overtime at premium rates

· Excellent DAF HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s

· HGV driving licence training after qualifying period

· 22 days holiday (plus statutory) pro-rata, rising to 25 days (plus statutory) 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

 

Who are we looking for as an HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor:

 

· Previous Workshop Supervisor 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.

· Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.

· General level of computer literacy.

· Full UK driving licence.

· Class 1 licence preferred.

· Own tools.

 

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

 

Managing a team of HGV Technicians. Ensure workshop activities are compliant with Health and Safety legislation. Allocate work to the Workshop and complete job cards. 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.

 

Night shift working hours: Monday – Friday, 9:45pm to 6:45am.

 

Apply today to start your HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor 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.

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