HGV Workshop Technician (Stakeford)

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

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave plus public/bank

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a permanent, full-time HGV Workshop Technician at our Stakeford Depot, Choppington. You will maintain vehicles to MOT and LGV testing standards and diagnose faults using road testing and diagnostic software.

Applicants should hold a Level 3 or equivalent and be familiar with DVSA standards for operator licensing. We offer generous annual leave, a pension scheme and a flexi scheme where applicable.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 or equivalent in subjects relevant to vehicle and plant maintenance and understanding of DVSA standards.
• Fully conversant with maintenance, diagnostics and repair of LGV vehicles (7.5t to 44t).

Responsibilities

• Maintain Council vehicles and plant to MOT and LGV testing standards.
• Diagnose faults by road testing, visual inspection and diagnostic software.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Road testing

DVSA standards

Education

Level 3 qualification

Tools

LGV maintenance tools

Diagnostics equipment

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 teamat 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).

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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• Job Category Manual / Trades / Transport
• Directorate Place and Regeneration
• Location Stakeford Depot, Choppington, United Kingdom