HGV Technician £2,500 joining bonus

Uniting Holding; Birtley; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle distribution company in Birtley seeks a qualified HGV Mechanic to perform mechanical maintenance and diagnostic repairs. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,560 per year, with additional bonuses and benefits including career development opportunities and a mental health scheme. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical maintenance, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Experience with hydraulic systems and various vehicle brands is preferred. This is a full-time role requiring weekday and occasional Saturday work.

Benefits

Up to £2500 bonus on successful completion of probation

Uniform provided

Tooling Allowance

Excellent career development opportunities

Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must hold a formal qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• HGV or Plant mechanical maintenance experience.
• 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

Excellent communication

Team working

Use of tools and diagnostic equipment

Determination and resilience

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

About NVD

A family-owned business, established in 1980, NVD was set up to assist vehicle manufacturers in the timely and incident free distribution of their products. We’ve established ourselves as a one stop shop providing the three main pillars of outbound logistics, including transporting, storing and enhancing our customers’ vehicles, prior to delivery to their end location. Since 1980 NVD has been at the forefront of pioneering the digitisation of the FVL industry. As early adopters of emerging technology we have been able to introduce huge efficiencies saving time and money for our customers. Our unwavering commitment to progress and continual service improvement remains at the heart of our business today.

NVD UK Ltd has excellent career opportunities for HGV Mechanics at Birtley, Tyne & Wear. We require someone who is reliable, flexible, and prepared to work hard and able to communicate on a good level with a positive attitude to Health & Safety.

Pay and Benefits

• £40560 per year plus overtime.
• Up to £2500 bonus on successful completion of probation.
• Full Time - 06:00 to 14:30 (13:30 Friday) and 09:30 to 18:00 (17:00 Friday) with requirement for Saturday morning (06:00 to 11:00) when required.
• Uniform provided.
• Tooling Allowance.
• Excellent career development opportunities.
• Mental Health and Wellbeing Scheme.
• On-site parking.

Requirements

• Must hold a formal qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• HGV or Plant mechanical maintenance experience.
• 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.

Equal Opportunities Statement

National Vehicle Distribution is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value openness, innovation, customer focus, and operational excellence. Our organisation actively promotes equality and prohibits discrimination based on gender, marital/civil status, family status, age, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or membership of the Traveller community, in accordance with Irish and UK equality legislation. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.