HGV Technician - Rolling 7 day Rota

Newcastle International Airport Ltd; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional airport authority in Newcastle is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to service and maintain a variety of vehicles. The ideal candidate has a full UK driving license and experience in the motor industry. Benefits include generous leave, pension scheme, and onsite health support.

Benefits

Free on-site car parking

Generous annual leave

Access to contributory pension scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Employee discounts at airport retail outlets

Company and performance related bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and proactive, willing to apply own initiative.
• Confident communicator with ability to engage with diverse people.
• Clear understanding of industry standards and Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles.
• Tyre replacement and hydraulic repairs.
• Inspect and report on vehicle condition.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Experience in the motor industry

Excellent customer service

Proactive approach

Education

Qualifications in Heavy/Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Role Overview

As an experienced HGV Technician who s looking for a new challenge with a great work-life balance and structured work schedules? You will work a combination of 8 and 12 hour shifts over a 4 week rota. You ll use your skills and experience to service, maintain and repair a wide range of vehicles, including HGVs, PSVs, plant machinery, light vehicles, and cars.,

Responsibilities

• Tyre replacement and hydraulic repairs
• Inspecting and reporting on vehicle condition, roadworthiness, and safety
• Functional testing and diagnostics
• Servicing and repairing vehicles, plant, equipment, and components

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
• Highly motivated and proactive, willing to apply own initiative.
• Confident and articulate communicator with ability to engage with a wide variety of people and build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Delivery of excellent customer service and flexibility to meet business needs, sometimes working unsupervised.
• Experience of working in a busy, dynamic environment.
• Experience of working within the motor industry, specifically with large vehicles and mobile plant.
• Qualifications in Heavy/Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent.
• Clear understanding of industry standards and Health & Safety.
• Demonstrate no relevant criminal record when required by the Department for Transport regulations for access through the Critical Part at the Airport.
• Dependable, hardworking, and proactive approach.

About Newcastle Airport

Newcastle is a multi-award winning Airport that proudly connects the North East region to the world. The Airport is on track to welcome 5.4 million passengers in 2025 and thanks to its strong portfolio of 16 airline partners, passengers can choose from over 80 direct destinations and more than 300 onward connections worldwide. It makes a vital contribution to the regional economy, generating more than 1bn in GVA each year and around 3,200 people are employed on the Airport site. More than 17,000 jobs are supported through the business supply chain. The Airport s commitment to delivering a world-class customer experience has earned international recognition. It was named the Overall Winner at the Routes World Awards 2024, marking the first time a UK Airport achieved this prestigious accolade. The Airport was also recognised as Best Airport in Europe , in the 2 to 5 million passenger category, at the ASQ Awards for providing exceptional customer service and UK and Ireland Airport of the Year at the 2024 Travel Industry Awards. Airline partners continue to invest in its growth and easyJet will open a new three-aircraft base in March 2026, adding 11 new destinations, while Ryanair will base a third aircraft in winter 2025/26, launching five new winter routes. Committed to a sustainable future, the Airport is on track to achieve Net Zero Carbon status by the year 2035 and has been recognised as a 'sustainability sector leader'. The business has its own solar farm that can provide 100% of its electricity on a sunny day and it is making significant investments to transition its vehicle fleet to electric models. Over recent years more than 46,000 trees have been planted on Airport-owned land to support its carbon offset activities and enhance biodiversity. The Airport proudly celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2025.

Benefits

• Free on-site car parking whilst at work
• Reduced parking charges Park & Fly
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to contributory pension scheme
• Death in service
• Vehicle car scheme
• Tyne & Wear Metro season ticket
• Car servicing and repairs
• Access to World Duty Free
• On-site occupational health support
• On-site physiotherapist
• Employee assistance programme support
• Subsidised private healthcare
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discounts at airport retail/ catering outlets
• Company and Performance related bonus scheme
• Subsidised membership to our on-site gym

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