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Night Commercial Vehicle Technician - Strood, Kent

DAF

Night Commercial Vehicle Technician - Strood, Kent

£50000

DAF, Rochester, Medway

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 17f3955ff8e840c6922d4658e1c3f693

Full Job Description

  • Test vehicles and diagnose faults

  • Recognise and report vehicle/component defects or symptoms of impending failure

  • Service, adjust and repair vehicles/components

  • Complete job records

  • Order replacement parts

    Successful applicants will have experience in heavy vehicle mechanics and will have opportunities to further their career with structured manufacturer, technical training. DAF trucks experience and LGV licence would be an advantage but are not essential., Previous experience in mechanics (preferably heavy vehicle)

  • Qualification in vehicle maintenance and repair (preferably heavy vehicle) eg City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3

  • Driving licence (preferably HGV)

  • Computer literate

  • Ability to work well under pressure

  • Team player

  • Ability to use own initiative

  • Literacy and numeracy skills

  • Attention to detail

  • Problem solving skills

  • Available for overtime


    • Desirable Qualities include:-
  • DAF trucks mechanical experience

    Salary will be very competitive and there is a realistic opportunity to further enhance earnings with regular overtime, giving potential to earn up to £50k per year.

  • We operate alternate weekly 40 hour, night shifts from 9.45pm-6.15am, working Monday to Friday and a Saturday rota.

  • Company benefits include sickness pay, 30 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays and company pension scheme.

  • The successful applicant will be based at our Strood depot in Kent.