HGV Technician / Workshop Supervisor - Spalding

Ford & Slater Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Ford and Slater are one of the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealer groups 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 / Workshop Supervisor working on the Night shift at our Spalding 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), rising to 25 days after 5 years of service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• 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 diagnose faults.
• Carry out 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.

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

Managing a team of HGV Technicians. Ensuring workshop activities are compliant with Health and Safety legislation. Allocating work to the Workshop and completing job cards. Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Trucks and Vehicles. Fault diagnostics. MOT preparation. Mechanical and electrical repairs. Ensuring repairs are carried out according to manufacturer’s procedures and in a safe and responsible manner. Road testing vehicles when required, subject to licence restrictions. Attending any technical or development training that is made available.

Apply today to start your 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.

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