HGV Motor Vehicle Technician – Flexible Hours + Overtime

Ad Warrior Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Car Leasing scheme

Training & development

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced Motor Vehicle Technician to join the Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on maintenance, diagnostics and repair of the council’s HGV fleet 3.5t and above, with a permanent contract and 37 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 3 in motor vehicle engineering, HGV service inspections and MOT preparation, plus a valid driving licence.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in HGV service inspections and MOT preparation.
• Full driving licence with category B essential (D1/C advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose and repair the council’s Heavy Goods Vehicle fleet (3.5t+).
• Perform MOT preparation and inspections, ensuring safety standards.
• Work in the Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop at Newington Road.

Skills

Heavy Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

MOT preparation

HGV servicing

Education

NVQ level 3 in motor vehicle engineering

Tools

Class 4, 5 & 7 vehicle testing

Job description

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced Motor Vehicle Technician to join the Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on maintenance, diagnostics and repair of the council’s HGV fleet 3.5t and above, with a permanent contract and 37 hours per week.

The ideal candidate will have an NVQ level 3 in motor vehicle engineering, HGV service inspections and MOT preparation, plus a valid driving licence.