HGV Technician

DAF Trucks UK Ltd

Ford and Slater are one of the UK's largest DAF Truck dealers group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 930 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in King's Lynn.

Job Description

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

• 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.

Working Hours

Week 1: Mon - Fri 6am to 2:30pm.
Week 2: Mon - Fri 1:30pm to 10pm.

Location

Kings Lynn

Requirements

• You will have previous experience working as an HGV Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.


• Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or be a time served HGV Technician.


• Ability to participate in breakdowns.


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


• General level of computer literacy is advantageous.


• Full UK driving licence.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive 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 Stats), rising to 25 days (plus stats) 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.

Job Reference

11755

Application Deadline

2025-07-09 23:59

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You will have previous experience working as an HGV Technician / Mechanic within the HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector. Ideally have a qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. Or a time served HGV Technician. Ability to participate in breakdowns. Skills to follow company processes for completing all paperwork including accurate completion of job cards and service records. General level of computer literacy is advantageous. Full UK driving licence.

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 930 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for a HGV Technician in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks Depot in King's Lynn. The HGV Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to): 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. Working hours: Week 1: Mon - Fri 6am to 2:30pm. Week 2: Mon - Fri 1:30pm to 10pm.

Competitive salary

Competitive 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 Stats), rising to 25 days (plus stats) 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

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