HGV Technician – 3-Shift Workshop, Training & Benefits

NVD; Birtley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death In Service Benefit

Digital GP Service

Employee Assistance Programme

Annual Leave Purchase Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

NVD UK Ltd in Birtley, Tyne & Wear is recruiting HGV Mechanics for a full-time role on a three‑day rotating shift (06:00–18:30). You will maintain and repair heavy vehicles, prepare them for MOT, and assist with training. A competitive package accompanies this position.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with HGV experience and a full driving licence. OT opportunities, Pension, and health benefits are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Must hold a formal qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Heavy plant experience will also be considered.
• HGV mechanical experience is a must
• A Class one(C+E) licence would be preferable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and team working skills.
• Ability to use tools and diagnostic equipment safely and effectively.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Determined and resilient, with the drive to complete tasks.
• Ideally have experience working on Mercedes, Renault & Scania.
• Ideally have experience working with hydraulic systems.
• Full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general mechanical planned and corrective maintenance.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Carry out diagnostic fault identification and rectification repair.
• Assist with apprenticeship training.

Skills

HGV mechanics

Heavy plant experience

NVQ Level 3

Teamwork

Communication

Diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3

Equivalent qualification

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Tools handling

MOT prep tools

Job description

NVD UK Ltd in Birtley, Tyne & Wear is recruiting HGV Mechanics for a full-time role on a three‑day rotating shift (06:00–18:30). You will maintain and repair heavy vehicles, prepare them for MOT, and assist with training. A competitive package accompanies this position.

The ideal candidate holds NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with HGV experience and a full driving licence. OT opportunities, Pension, and health benefits are part of the package.