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
- 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.
Address Lincoln Road,
Winthorpe,
Newark,
Nottinghamshire,
NG24 2NZ
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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
- 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.
Address Lincoln Road,Winthorpe,Newark,Nottinghamshire,NG24 2NZ
Apply for HGV Technician/Workshop Supervisor (Night Shift) – Newark
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