HGV Workshop Technician (Stakeford)

North East Combined Authority; Choppington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme - up to 2 days per month

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a permanent, full-time HGV Workshop Technician for Stakeford Depot in Choppington, NE62 5TR. The role involves maintaining Council vehicles to MOT and LGV standards, and diagnosing faults via road tests and diagnostics tools.

Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in vehicle/plant maintenance and knowledge of DVSA standards; LGV maintenance experience (7.5t–44t) is essential. Contact [e-mail] for more information.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 or equivalent in subjects relevant to vehicle and plant maintenance.
• Understanding of DVSA standards and maintenance requirements with respect to operator licensing.
• Fully conversant with the maintenance / diagnostics and repair of LGV vehicles (7.5t up to 44t).

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Council's vehicles and plant to MOT and LGV testing standards.
• Diagnose faults by road testing, visual inspections and using diagnostic software.

Education

Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle/plant maintenance

Job description

Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

We are looking for a permanent, full time, time served, HGV Workshop Technician to join our team at our Stakeford Depot, Choppington, NE62 5TR.

What you'll be doing:

• You will work to achieve the efficient and effective maintenance of the Council's vehicles and plant by preparing all vehicles to M.O.T and LGV testing station standards
• You are to diagnose faults by road testing vehicles, visual inspections, by use of computerised diagnostic software and any other method agreed by industrial standards.

What you'll bring:

• A Level 3 or equivalent in subjects relevant to vehicle and plant maintenance and have an understanding of DVSA standards and maintenance requirements with respect to operator licensing.
• Fully conversant with the maintenance / diagnostics and repair of LGV "O" LICENCE vehicles (7.5t upto 44t).

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Lee Knighton (Assistant Fleet Manager) via email; [e-mail]

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) - up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)

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What you need to know

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.

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Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.

Additionally, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early or adjust the shortlisting criteria, including the pass mark for interview selection, to ensure a fair and manageable recruitment process. We encourage early applications.

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