LCV Technician- Oxford- Rotating early and lates

HTC is a privately owned group which began in 1970 under the Vales Group of companies in Watford, Herts. They were one of the first dealers to take on a DAF franchise in the UK. The company was acquired by Ballyvesey Holdings in 2007, a privately owned group established in 1970 whose main activities are in road transport, trailer manufacturing, vehicle and construction equipment sales and supportive services to the road transport industry.

Areas of responsibility:

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of LCV’s to VOSA standard


• Diagnose and rectify all types of faults


• Ensure all vehicles worked upon are handled carefully and that all precautions are taken whilst on the premises


• Liaise with the parts department to attain correct parts


• Ensure health & safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to


• Ensure appropriate clocking's are made, all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner


• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness


• Maintain a thorough and current product knowledge and attend training courses

Candidates should be able to demonstrate:

• Ability to work within guidelines given and to strict deadlines


• Ability to work under pressure


• Ability to actively seek solutions to problems


• Ability to work as part of a team


• Good verbal communication skills


• Excellent customer care skills


• Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks


• High level of technical knowledge and ability in mechanical repair


• Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements

Experience / skills:

• Technical qualification (City and Guilds or NVQ Qualified Technician) or proven experience repairing and maintaining vehicles


• Current driving license

Rotating shift patterns:

• Early Shift – 07.30 to 16.00 Monday to Thursday and 15.00 on Friday.


• Late Shift – 13.30 to 22.00 Monday to Thursday and 21.00 on Friday.

Starting rate £20.00 per hour

 Overtime paid at:

1.25 weekdays

1.50 weekends

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons

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Req ID: 878