Automotive Technician

LCV / VEHICLE TECHNICIAN

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 850 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for an LCV / Vehicle Technician at our Chesterfield depot.

As an LCV / Vehicle Technician, we can offer you:

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent Training & Development opportunities – In house and Manufacturer
• 22 days holiday (plus statutory), rising to 25 days 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

Who are we looking for as an LCV / Vehicle Technician:

Ideally, you will have the following skills but training can be provided:

• Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the Car, LCV, Van, HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• Qualified to Level 3 in vehicle repair (or similar)
• 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 is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm
• Alternate Saturday mornings: 8am – Midday

The LCV / Vehicle Technician role / responsibilities include (but not limited to):

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of Cars, LCV’s and Vans. 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.

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.