HGV Technician: Diagnostics & MOT Prep (3‑Day Shift)

National Vehicle Distribution; Birtley; Remote; 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

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes

Bike to Work

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking skilled HGV mechanics for a full-time position at our Birtley workshop in Tyne & Wear. The role operates on a three-day shift from 06:00 to 18:30, with a rotating pattern and normal Monday-Saturday hours.

You will perform planned and corrective maintenance, prepare vehicles for MOT, and diagnose faults while supporting apprentice training. We offer comprehensive training, a competitive salary (£40,560 - £55,770 per year plus overtime), and benefits

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Heavy plant experience will be considered.
• HGV mechanical experience essential.
• A full driving license is essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

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 experience

NVQ Level 3

Heavy plant exp

Class 1 licence

Tools & diagnostics

Teamwork

Communication

Hydraulic systems

Mercedes/Renault/Scania

Full driving license

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

National Vehicle Distribution is seeking skilled HGV mechanics for a full-time position at our Birtley workshop in Tyne & Wear. The role operates on a three-day shift from 06:00 to 18:30, with a rotating pattern and normal Monday-Saturday hours.

You will perform planned and corrective maintenance, prepare vehicles for MOT, and diagnose faults while supporting apprentice training. We offer comprehensive training, a competitive salary (£40,560 - £55,770 per year plus overtime), and benefits