Our Mission
The company was founded in 1928 and has a distinguished history as a commercial vehicle dealer, obtaining the agency for British Leyland Commercial Vehicles in 1953. We are now one of the largest privately-owned DAF Trucks dealer groups in Europe.
- Over £10 million invested in new dealerships in the last five years
- Sixteen dealerships across the Midlands, East and North of England, over 750 employees
- Winner of the Motor Transport Apprenticeship of the Year Award in 2018
- Winner of DAF’s International Dealer of the Year 2020
- Opened Ford & Slater Birtley Service dealership in May 2022
- Acquired the Leeds, Sheffield and Stockton dealerships from Chatfields in September 2022
- DAF Fleet Services successfully launched in Q1 2023
- Winner of International Paccar Financial Dealer of the Year 2023
As a privately-owned company we take a long-term view. The Company owns the majority of its dealerships, profits have been re-invested since 1991 and security of employment is very important.
Our Mission Statement is to exceed our customer’s expectations by offering high quality transport services in an ethical manner at competitive prices.
Why work at Ford & Slater?
Join a Leading Dealer Group
Ford and Slater are one the UK’s largest DAF Truck dealer group with 16 locations from Norwich to Birtley in the North East, employing over 900 staff whilst remaining a family run business.
Career Growth and Support
We are dedicated to the growth and well-being of our employees. We offer ample career progression opportunities, a cycle-to-work scheme, and free parking, ensuring a supportive and development-focused work environment.
Comprehensive Benefits
We offer a robust benefits package that includes a DAF Incentive Programme, an Employee of the Month Competition, a death in service life insurance scheme, and a pension plan.
