HGV Technician – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; North East; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A public safety organization is seeking an HGV Technician to maintain their diverse fleet of vehicles. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and experience in diagnosing faults, mechanical repairs, and fabricating components. This role offers competitive pay and requires a commitment to ethical behavior and inclusivity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in diagnosing and rectifying faults in modern vehicles.
• Experience in mechanical repairs including engines and braking systems.
• Ability to fabricate components using various materials.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the fleet of appliances, vans, and marine craft.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT and attend service locations for maintenance.
• Conduct repairs on reported defects in a safe manner.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical repairs

Communication skills

IT skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

HGV Technician – Tyne & Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Salary – £36,363 per annum (plus standby payment of up to £5,423 available when standby duties are undertaken) + benefits

About the role

We are looking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the position of Vehicle Technician (HGV). The ideal candidate will be a time-served and qualified engineer, holding a minimum Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.

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.

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:

• Diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
• Undertaking all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems.
• Fabricating basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Working consistently to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.

In addition to the above experience, a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance is essential.

The Selection Process

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

Stage Timeline

• Advert closes – Tuesday 28th October
• Notification of shortlist – W/C 3rd November 2025
• On-site assessment: Interview – WC 10th November 2025

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your application form by no later than 12 noon on Tuesday 28th October 2025.