HGV Class 1 Driver category C+E (Night Shift) / Workshop Assistant

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 an exciting position as an HGV Class 1 Driver C+E (Collection and Delivery) to work night shift in the fantastic team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Birtley.

As an HGV Class 1 Driver, we can offer you:

• Local work, no Tramping
• An hourly rate of up to £14ph (depending on your Class 1 driving experience)
• Tuesday – Friday night shift working hours
• Excellent DAF Training & development opportunities – in house and manufacturer’s
• 24 days holiday (including statutory)
• Employee Of the Month Competition
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pension
• Death in Service Life Insurance Scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

The HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant responsibilities include (but not limited to): 

• This is a duel role – Collection / delivery of vehicles from / to customers within Birtley and the surrounding area. Ad hoc longer journeys to other Ford & Slater dealerships.
• Occasional road testing of vehicles (subject to licence restrictions).
• Steam cleaning Trucks.
• General Workshop caretaker duties when not driving.

Working Tuesday to Friday, 7pm – 7am.

Who are we looking for as our HGV Class 1 Driver / Workshop Assistant: 

• You must hold a valid UK Class 1 licence category C+E (ideally clean).
• Be a customer focused individual with excellent communication skills.
• Any mechanical / workshop knowledge would be an advantage but not essential.
• PC Literate.

Apply today to start your HGV Class 1 Driver 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. Thank you for your understanding.