HGV - Automotive Technician / Mechanic - Workshop Based - Newcastle

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1500 joining bonus

Overtime paid at 1.25x

Career progression program

Pension and private health options

Birthday/leave enhancements

Job summary

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent in Newcastle is seeking an experienced HGV Technician/Mechanic to join our workshop team. You will diagnose, service, and repair a range of heavy goods vehicles, ensuring safety and quality standards are met.

The role combines workshop work with occasional mobile breakdown support within the Newcastle area. We offer an attractive package including overtime, a £1500 joining bonus, and clear career progression pathways.

Qualifications

• Diagnose, maintain and repair HGVs and specialist vehicles.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to ensure safety and quality standards.
• Proactively support vehicle maintenance tasks and breakdowns as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of HGVs and specialist vehicles.
• Working with top brands like Mercedes, Iveco, and Ford.
• Ensuring all vehicles meet safety and quality standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Predominantly workshop based with mobile capability, attending breakdowns as required.
• Collaborating with a skilled, friendly team.

Skills

Diagnosing

Maintaining

Repairing

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Overview

+ £1500 JOINING BONUS*Join a Team That Keeps the UK Moving

Competitive Salary + Overtime + Career Progression + £1500 JOINING BONUS*Join a Team That Keeps the UK Moving

Make Your Move and join a team where your skills are valued, your growth is supported, and your work truly moves the world. At Enterprise Mobility, we operate one of the UK’s most diverse and dynamic vehicle fleets. Now, we’re looking for a skilled and motivated HGV Technician / Mechanic to join our workshop Flex-E-Rent team in Newcastle. If you’re passionate about vehicles and want to work in a supportive, forward-thinking environment, this is your opportunity to thrive.

What Division will I be working in? Enterprise Flex-E-Rent is our commercial vehicle rental division, providing services tailored to the needs of commercial vehicle hire customers from locations all across the UK and Ireland. Join our team and be one of the people driving our growth.

To help understand and find out more about our Flex‑Rent division of Enterprise Mobility, please visit: Commercial Vehicle Hire | Enterprise Flex-E-Rent (flexerent.co.uk)

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay – With overtime paid at 1.25x and annual salary reviews.
• Structured Career Development – Our 5-stage training programme can take you to Master Technician level.
• Work-Life Balance – Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend shifts.
• Generous Leave – 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30+ with service + bank holidays + time off on your Birthday!
• Comprehensive Benefits – Including pension, life assurance, access to same day virtual private GP appointments & more!
• Employee Perks – Discounts on car hire, Cycle to Work scheme, paid volunteer days.

Location

• Covering: Newcastle and surrounding areas
• £750 payable in first months’ pay and £750 payable after successful completion of 90-day probation review. Subject to tax and NI deductions, eligibility criteria will apply

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing a wide range of HGVs and specialist vehicles
• Working with top brands like Mercedes, Iveco, and Ford
• Ensuring all vehicles meet safety and quality standards
• Prepare vehicles for MOT
• Predominantly workshop based with mobile capability, attending breakdowns as required
• Collaborating with a skilled, friendly team

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Heavey Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent)
• Experience working with HGVs
• A Full Class 2 UK / Irish / EU Manual Driving Licence
• A proactive, detail-oriented approach and a passion for vehicle maintenance

Please note that all applicants must have the ability to pass a security check involving financial probity and basic criminality.

Enterprise Mobility is a family-owned business that values its people. We invest in your growth, support your ambitions, and offer a stable, rewarding career path.