HGV Mechanic in Kent

Job description

Are you made for DAF?

Channel Commercials is an established and leading heavy commercial vehicle dealer in Kent, providing sales, parts and servicing for DAF Trucks in the South-East.

We have excellent opportunities for Commercial Vehicle Technicians at our depots across Kent. The successful applicants will have the chance to undertake technical training and progress their career with a structured manufacturer.

We are also offering a welcome bonus of £2,000* for successful candidates who join us as Commercial Vehicle Technicians in response to this advert.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary. (Saturdays and overtime paid at time and a half)
• £2,000 welcome bonus*
• 30 days holiday (inc bank hols)
• Company sick pay
• Death in Service Benefit
• Free Parking on Site
• Employee Assistance Programme (including private GP appointments).

Based at one of our depots in Kent:

• Ashford
• Aylesham
• Maidstone
• Sevenoaks
• Strood

Hours:

• 40 hours a week plus overtime
• Alternate shifts Monday – Friday plus Saturdays on a rota basis
• Night shift positions also available

Key responsibilities include to: -

• 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

Essential Qualities include:-

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

*To be paid in two instalments, £1000 after 6 months successful performance, and £1000 after 12 months successful performance. Direct applicants only. Agency referrals are excluded.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Kent

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

24-08-2025

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English