Commercial Vehicle Technician Ashford

Company: Channel Commercials PLC
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Location: Ashford
Job Description:

Overview

Commercial Vehicle Technician – Ashford, Kent

Channel Commercials is an established and leading heavy commercial vehicle dealer in Kent, providing sales, parts and servicing for DAF Trucks in the South-East.

Opportunities

We have excellent opportunities for Commercial Vehicle Technicians at our depots across Kent. The successful applicants will have the chance to undertake technical training and progress their career with a structured manufacturer. We are also offering a welcome bonus of £2,000 for successful candidates who join us as Commercial Vehicle Technicians in response to this advert.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary. (Saturdays and overtime paid at time and a half)
  • £2,000 welcome bonus*
  • 30 days holiday (inc bank hols)
  • Company sick pay
  • Employee Assistance Programme (including private GP appointments).

Based At One Of Our Depots In Kent

  • Ashford
  • Aylesham
  • Maidstone
  • Sevenoaks
  • Strood

Hours

  • 40 hours a week plus overtime
  • Alternate shifts Monday – Friday plus Saturdays on a rota basis
  • Night shift positions also available

Key responsibilities

  • Test vehicles and diagnose faults
  • Recognise and report vehicle/component defects or symptoms of impending failure
  • Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components
  • Complete job records

Essential Qualities

  • Previous experience in heavy vehicle mechanics
  • Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle) eg City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3) or equivalent
  • Driving licence (preferably HGV)
  • Computer literate
  • Ability to work well under pressure
  • Team player
  • Ability to use own initiative
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Available for overtime

Desirable Qualities

  • DAF trucks mechanical experience
  • To be paid in two instalments, £1000 after 6 months successful performance, and £1000 after 12 months successful performance. Direct applicants only. Agency referrals are excluded.

Please note successful candidates will be required to possess their own tools.

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Posted: April 10th, 2026