HGV Technician - Up to £55k, Overtime & Training

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 Programme

Long Service Awards

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tyres

Staff Purchase Schemes: Tools

Staff Purchase Schemes: Bike to Work

Staff Purchase Schemes: Discounted Gym

Job summary

National Vehicle Distribution in Birtley, Tyne & Wear, seeks a reliable HGV Mechanic for a full-time role on a three-day shift (06:00–18:30). You’ll work to maintain and prepare vehicles, diagnose faults, and support apprenticeship training in a busy workshop.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with HGV mechanical experience and strong communication skills. Driving licence class C+E preferred but not essential; overtime is available and training included.

Qualifications

• Must hold a formal qualification NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Heavy plant experience will also be considered.
• HGV mechanical experience is a must
• 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.

Skills

HGV mechanics

Diagnostic tools

Teamwork

Communication

Heavy plant experience

Full driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

National Vehicle Distribution in Birtley, Tyne & Wear, seeks a reliable HGV Mechanic for a full-time role on a three-day shift (06:00–18:30). You’ll work to maintain and prepare vehicles, diagnose faults, and support apprenticeship training in a busy workshop.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with HGV mechanical experience and strong communication skills. Driving licence class C+E preferred but not essential; overtime is available and training included.