HGV Workshop Technician (Stakeford)

Northumberland County Council; Sheepwash; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

LGPS pension

Flexi scheme

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a permanent, full-time HGV Workshop Technician for the Stakeford Depot. The role focuses on efficient maintenance of council vehicles and plant, preparing all vehicles to MOT and LGV testing standards.

You will diagnose faults via road testing, visual inspections, and diagnostic software, with Level 3 qualifications and DVSA licensing knowledge essential. The job covers LGV vehicles from 7.5t to 44t.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 (or equivalent) in vehicle/plant maintenance with DVSA operator licensing knowledge.
• Experience diagnosing faults by road testing and using diagnostic software.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Council vehicles and plant to MOT and LGV testing standards.
• Diagnose faults by road testing, visual inspections and using diagnostic software.
• Maintain LGV (7.5t to 44t) vehicles as per DVSA standards.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Road testing

Vehicle maintenance

DVSA standards knowledge

Education

Level 3 in vehicle/plant maintenance

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

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

• 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.

  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).

  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 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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