HGV Technician

autoskills-uk; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established Truck & Trailer maintenance business is seeking an HGV Technician for night shifts in Gateshead. Responsibilities include conducting repairs, servicing, and diagnostics. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications and experience in Truck & Trailer maintenance. Benefits include ongoing training, a strong pension scheme, medical insurance, and various discounts.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development

Strong pension scheme

Medical insurance

Retail and holiday discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a full industry qualification and a recognised apprenticeship.
• Detailed knowledge of Truck & Trailer Maintenance is essential.
• A commercial licence is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out repairs highlighted during initial inspections.
• Perform general servicing and MOT preparations.
• Conduct fault finding and diagnostics.
• Update all required paperwork and databases.

Skills

Truck & Trailer Maintenance

Fault finding and diagnostics

General servicing

Paperwork and database updating

Education

Full industry qualifications

Recognised apprenticeship

Job description

HGV Technician

Depot Location: Gateshead

Working Hours: 9pm to 8am

Shift Pattern: WK1 = Monday to Thursday; WK2 = Tuesday to Friday; WK3 = Monday & Tuesday and Thursday & Friday

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent role

Financial Package: £22.50ph, approximately £52,000 to £55,036 per annum

My client, a well-established Truck & Trailer maintenance business, is actively seeking to employ an HGV Technician for a night shift.

In this role, you will be part of an established team of HGV Technicians and will be required to:

1. Carry out repairs highlighted during initial inspections
2. Perform general servicing and MOT preparations
3. Conduct fault finding and diagnostics
4. Update all required paperwork and databases

The ideal HGV Technician will have:

• Full industry qualifications and completed a recognised apprenticeship
• Detailed knowledge and understanding of Truck & Trailer Maintenance
• A commercial licence is advantageous but not essential

Benefits include:

• Ongoing training and development on new and emerging technology
• Strong pension scheme
• Medical insurance
• Retail and holiday discounts
• Bike to work scheme