HGV Technician - Blaydon

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking an HGV Technician in Blaydon to join our client’s workshop. The role covers major/minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles and on-road emergency support, with a focus on safety and standards.

Qualifications include Level 3 HGV repair and maintenance, DVSA-standard component checks, and a valid UK driving license. The position offers hourly pay and shifting patterns with early, late, or night duties.

Qualifications

• Level 3 HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance (NVQ/City & Guilds/IMI).
• Ability to identify worn and faulty components per DVSA standards.
• UK driving license for relevant vehicle classes.

Responsibilities

• Perform major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Carry out regular inspections and preventive maintenance, including tyre rotations and oil changes.
• Maintain workshop inventory and keep area clean from oil spills and dust.
• Work with repair teams to diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintain records of repaired/handled vehicles.
• Provide on-road repair services in emergencies.
• Complete documentation and process warranty claims or escalate them as needed.

Skills

HGV repair & maintenance

Faulty component identification

DVSA standards awareness

UK driving license

Education

Level 3 HGV repair qualification

Job description

AL982: HGV Technician

Location: Blaydon

Salary: £18.03 - £22.60 per hour

Shifts Available: (Earlies & Lates) OR (Nights)

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a HGV Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities for the HGV Technician

• Performing major and minor repairs to heavy goods vehicles, trailers and other vehicles.
• Performing regular inspection and general preventive maintenance services such as tyre rotation and oil changes.
• Maintaining inventory in the workshop and cleanliness from oil spills and dust
• Working with repair teams to help diagnose and plan repairs for the vehicles.
• Maintaining records of vehicles that have been repaired or handled.
• Providing repair services to clients on the road in case of emergencies.
• Completing relevant documentation and paperwork as required and providing warranty claims or escalating them to higher management.

Skills and Qualifications for the HGV Technician

• You will need to be level 3 (NVQ or City and Guilds or IMI Qualification) in HGV Vehicle Repair and maintenance.
• You will need the ability to identify worn and faulty components in accordance with the DVSA Standards
• UK driving license for the relevant vehicle classes

Location:Blaydon

Salary: £18.03 - £22.60 per hour