Ford and Slater, DAF European Dealer of the Year 2020, are one of the largest privately owned DAF Truck Dealership Groups in the UK. With 17 Dealerships across the East Midlands, East Anglia, South Yorkshire, and the Northeast, we offer a range of cost-effective transport and finance solutions.

Driver Yardman – Leicester

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Driver Yardman to join our team at our DAF Trucks dealership in Leicester

The Driver Yardman Role: 

  • Ensure vehicles are collected from and delivered to customers in a timely fashion.
  • Steam clean and valet vehicles as required.
  • Collect/deliver parts out of hours as requested and in the absence of the Parts Delivery Driver.
  • Assist when required with the general maintenance and repair services for the depot.
  • Ensure the yard area is kept clean, tidy and organised.
  • Carry out receiving inspections of new vehicles as directed by the Supervisor/Chargehand.
  • Refuelling of vehicles and ad-blue.
  • Ensure safe working practices are employed and report any vehicle defects to your Supervisor.
  • Maintain a smart and professional appearance at all times.
  • To observe Health & Safety regulations at all times.
  • To follow any reasonable request made by the Service Manager or his representative in the operation of the Service Department.
  • The successful candidate will have a Class 1 License and previous experience in a similar role.

    Benefits

  • 22 days holidays plus bank holidays
  • Free Parking
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Brand Specific Training Courses
  • Pension
  • The Company is committed to having proper arrangements in place for training at all levels (manufacturer, external and internal) so that you can contribute fully to the business and progress as far as possible within the Company. It is important to the continuing success of the business that you take every opportunity to make the very best of your potential.

    Ex-Forces personnel with experience of LGV / HGV are encouraged to apply for this role.