HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant

HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant (Thursday - Sunday) - Norwich

DAF Trucks UK Ltd

NR5 0JS

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 Class 1 Driver (Collection and Delivery) in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Norwich. The HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• This is a duel role - Collection / delivery of vehicles from / to customers within Norwich and the surrounding area.


• Ad hoc longer journeys to other Ford & Slater dealerships.


• Occasional road testing of vehicles (subject to licence restrictions).


• Steam cleaning Trucks.


• General Workshop caretaker duties when not driving.

Shift pattern: Thursday to Sunday, 07:30 - 18:00 (with a 30 minute unpaid break each shift)

Posting date / closing date: 2026-08-01 23:59

Job reference: 1096879

Role: HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant (Thursday - Sunday) - Norwich

Location: Norwich

Who are we looking for as our HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant:

• You must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence (ideally clean).


• Be a customer focused individual with excellent communication skills.


• Any mechanical knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.


• PC Literate.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, we can offer you:

• Local work, no Tramping


• Saturday & Sunday working hours paid at an enhanced rate.


• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities - in house and manufacturer's


• Career Progression Opportunities


• Employee Of the Month Competition


• Employee Assistance Program


• Pension


• Death in Service


• Life Insurance Scheme


• Free onsite parking


• Cycle to work scheme

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Who are we looking for as our HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant: You must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence (ideally clean). Be a customer focused individual with excellent communication skills. Any mechanical knowledge would be an advantage but not essential. PC Literate.

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 Class 1 Driver (Collection and Delivery) in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Norwich. The HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant responsibilities include (but not limited to): This is a duel role - Collection / delivery of vehicles from / to customers within Norwich and the surrounding area. Ad hoc longer journeys to other Ford & Slater dealerships. Occasional road testing of vehicles (subject to licence restrictions). Steam cleaning Trucks. General Workshop caretaker duties when not driving. Shift pattern: Thursday to Sunday, 07:30 - 18:00 (with a 30 minute unpaid break each shift)

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, we can offer you: Local work, no Tramping Saturday & Sunday working hours paid at an enhanced rate. Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities - in house and manufacturer's Career Progression Opportunities Employee Of the Month Competition Employee Assistance Program Pension Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme Free onsite parking Cycle to work scheme