HGV Mechanic/Technician (Stakeford)

North East Ambition; Choppington; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in the UK is seeking a full-time HGV Workshop Technician to join their team in Stakeford Depot. The role involves maintaining vehicles to M.O.T standards and diagnostics using modern technology. Benefits include generous annual leave, pension scheme, and flexible leave options.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible leave options

Qualifications

• Must hold a NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Fully conversant with the maintenance and repair of LGV vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Efficient maintenance of Council's vehicles and plant.
• Diagnose faults by road testing and visual inspections.

Skills

Maintenance of LGV 'O' LICENCE vehicles

Diagnostics and repair

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in vehicle and plant maintenance

Job description

ROLE OF THE JOB

We are looking for a permanent, full time, HGV Workshop Technician to join our team at our Stakeford Depot.

You will work to achieve the efficient and effective maintenance of the Council's vehicles and plant by preparing all vehicles to M.O.T and LGV testing station standards.

You are to diagnose faults by road testing vehicles, visual inspections, by use of computerised diagnostic software and any other method agreed by industrial standards.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

• You must be fully conversant with the maintenance / diagnostics and repair of LGV "O" LICENCE vehicles (7.5t upto 44t).


• You must hold a NVQ level 3 or equivalent in subjects relevant to vehicle and plant maintenance and have an understanding of VOSA standards and maintenance requirements with respect to operator licensing.

INFORMATION AND BENEFITS

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)


• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme


• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.

Further information

Please note that this is a full time.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

Alternative application format:

British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930

Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.