HGV Technician – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public service organization seeks an HGV Technician to join their Technical Services team in Gateshead. The candidate will be responsible for maintaining vehicles and performing diagnostics to ensure compliance and safety standards. Applicants must possess a Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and showcase strong mechanical skills, specifically in fault diagnosis and repair.

Qualifications

• Relevant Mechanical qualification such as NVQ or technical certificate.
• Proven experience in diagnosing and rectifying faults.
• Ability to undertake mechanical repairs including hydraulics and diesel engines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Services fleet of appliances, light vans, and marine craft.
• Diagnose faults and prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Carry out maintenance/repairs at various Service locations.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanics

Communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Technical Certificate

Apprenticeship

Job description

HGV Technician – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Vehicle Technician (HGV).
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day-to-day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.
A time served and qualified engineer with relevant qualifications, minimum of level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As an HGV Technician you will:

• Undertake maintenance of the Services fleet of appliances, light vans, cars and marine craft.
• Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on any reported defects.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT.
• Carry out all work in a safe manner at all times.
• Attend Stations and other Service locations to carry out maintenance/repairs

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• A relevant Mechanical qualification such as a technical certificate, NVQ or apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in a work environment of diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
• Ability to undertake all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems
• Ability to fabricate basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Ability to work consistently and to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.

The Technical Services Centre is a purpose-built facility on Baltic Road in Gateshead. Technical Services is a modernised central transport, property and equipment maintenance and supply facility.
The Technical Services department co-ordinates the development and delivery of asset storage and issue, maintenance, evaluation, specification and compliance with all technical, legal and policy standards. Its primary purpose is to facilitate the effective and efficient management of transport and operational equipment assets along with the provision of PPE, fuel and consumables, which supports the continuous improvement of service delivery.

The Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes – Monday 30th June 2025 at 12:00 noon
Notification of shortlist – W/C 7th July 2025
On-site assessment – Interview WC 14th July 2025
*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

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