HGV Workshop Technician: LGV Diagnostics & MOT Readiness

Northumberland County Council; Choppington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking a permanent, full-time HGV Workshop Technician to join the team at Stakeford Depot, Choppington. You will maintain NCC vehicles and plant, preparing them to MOT and LGV testing standards, with a focus on diagnosing faults via road tests, visual checks and diagnostic software.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in vehicle/plant maintenance and a solid understanding of DVSA standards and operator licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Level 3 or equivalent in subjects relevant to vehicle and plant maintenance.
• Understanding of DVSA standards and operator licensing maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NCC vehicles and plant to ensure reliability and MOT readiness.
• Prepare all vehicles to MOT and LGV testing station standards.
• Diagnose faults by road testing, visual inspections and with computerised diagnostic software.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Diagnostics

Road testing

Education

Level 3 in vehicle/plant maintenance

Tools

DVSA standards knowledge

Diagnostic software

Job description

Northumberland County Council (NCC) is seeking a permanent, full-time HGV Workshop Technician to join the team at Stakeford Depot, Choppington. You will maintain NCC vehicles and plant, preparing them to MOT and LGV testing standards, with a focus on diagnosing faults via road tests, visual checks and diagnostic software.

The role requires a Level 3 qualification in vehicle/plant maintenance and a solid understanding of DVSA standards and operator licensing requirements.