HGV Technician

Networking Women in the Fire Service; North East; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused service based in Gateshead is looking for a Vehicle Technician (HGV). The ideal candidate will perform maintenance and repairs on the fleet, have a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance, and demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity. The position offers a salary of £36,363 plus standby payments and benefits. Interested candidates should apply by submitting a supporting statement and can contact Workshop Manager for more information.

Benefits

Staff gym

Free parking

Qualifications

• Time-served and qualified engineer.
• Demonstrable experience in fleet maintenance.
• Experience with diesel and petrol engines.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance of the Services fleet of appliances.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.

Skills

Diagnosing faults in electrical/electronic systems

Mechanical repairs including hydraulics

Fabricating components from various materials

Excellent communication skills

IT skills

Working to deadlines

Education

Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Salary– £36,363 per annum (plus standby payment of up to £5,423 available when standby duties are undertaken) + benefits

About the role

We are looking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the position of Vehicle Technician (HGV). The ideal candidate will be a time-served and qualified engineer, holding a minimum Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As an HGV Technician you will:

• Undertake maintenance of the Services fleet of appliances, light vans, cars and marine craft.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on any reported defects.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Carry out all work in a safe manner at all times.
• Attend Stations and other Service locations to carry out maintenance/repairs.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
• Undertaking all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems.
• Fabricating basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Working consistently to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.

In addition to the above experience, a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance is essential.

About our department

The Technical Services Centre is a purpose-built facility on Baltic Road in Gateshead. On site facilities include a staff gym and ample free parking.

Technical Services is a modernised central transport, property and equipment maintenance and supply facility. The Technical Services department co-ordinates the development and delivery of asset storage and issue, maintenance, evaluation, specification and compliance with all technical, legal and policy standards. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the effective and efficient management of transport and operational equipment assets along with the provision of PPE, fuel and consumables, which supports the continuous improvement of service delivery.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline

• Advert closes – Tuesday 28th October at 12 noon
• Notification of shortlist – W/C 3rd November 2025
• On-site assessment: Interview – W/C 10th November 2025

Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change.

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

For further information about our Service, please visit www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, please contact Workshop Manager Tom Greer via [e-mail]

Reasonable Adjustments

We are a Disability Confident Employer, and this means we are committed to employing, supporting and promoting people with disabilities in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment processes, please contact us by email and we will review your request.

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes a standard DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.