HGV Motor Vehicle Technician | Flexible Hours & Training

TipTopJob; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Overtime opportunities

LGPS pension scheme

Car leasing

Training and development

Job summary

Newcastle City Council (City Transport) seeks an experienced motor vehicle technician for a permanent role in Newcastle. You will maintain and repair our heavy goods fleet (3.5t+), perform diagnostics and MOT preparation, and operate from the Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop at Newington Road.

Applicants should have completed an NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent, with HGV service inspections experience and a B licence (D1/C advantageous).

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in HGV service inspections and MOT preparation.
• Category B driving licence is essential; D1 or C licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose and repair the council's Heavy Goods Vehicle fleet 3.5t and above.
• Work primarily in the Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop at Newington Road.
• Contribute to safe, compliant vehicle maintenance and MOT readiness.

Skills

HGV service inspections

MOT preparation

Driving licence B

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering

Job description

Newcastle City Council (City Transport) seeks an experienced motor vehicle technician for a permanent role in Newcastle. You will maintain and repair our heavy goods fleet (3.5t+), perform diagnostics and MOT preparation, and operate from the Heavy Goods Vehicle workshop at Newington Road.

Applicants should have completed an NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering or equivalent, with HGV service inspections experience and a B licence (D1/C advantageous).