Automotive Technician

LCV / VAN 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 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business. We currently have a vacancy for an LCV / Van Technician at our Leicester depot.

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

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience
• Overtime at premium rates
• Excellent Training & Development opportunities
• 22 days holiday (excluding statutory), rising to 25 days after 5 years service
• Employee Of The Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career Progression Opportunities
• Pension (Enhanced Employer Contribution)
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme

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

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

• Previous experience working as a Technician / Mechanic within the LCV, Van, HGV, Commercial Vehicle, LGV, PSV, Heavy Plant, Car or an associated sector.
• If you are a Car Mechanic / Technician who would like to transfer your skills then we can offer you training to become an LCV / Van Technician.
• Ideally have served a recognised apprenticeship or training programme.
• 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.
• 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.

Shifts

• Monday – Friday, 8am – 4:30pm

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

Servicing and maintaining a wide variety of 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.