HGV Technician (Nightshift) – Norwich

Company: Ford & Slater Peterborough
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Location: Norwich
Job Description:

Overview

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 a vacancy for an HGV Technician on Nightshift at our Norwich dealership.

Benefits

  • Excellent hourly rate depending on your HGV Technician experience
  • Overtime at premium rates
  • Excellent DAF HGV Technician training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
  • HGV driving licence training after qualifying period
  • 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days (plus statutory), after 5 years service
  • Employee Of The Month Competition
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Pension
  • Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme

Who we are looking for

  • 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.
  • Ability to participate in breakdowns.
  • Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records.
  • Full UK driving licence.

Shift Pattern

  • Monday to Friday, 10pm – 6:30am

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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate and are committed to provide equal opportunities, a fully inclusive work environment and fairness for all.

Apply today to start your HGV Technician 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.

Address William Frost Way,

New Costessey,

Norwich,

Norfolk,

NR5 0JS

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Posted: June 1st, 2026