HGV Workshop Technician (Stakeford)

Northumberland County Council; Stakeford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave + holidays

LGV pension scheme

Flexi leave up to 2 days/month

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Northumberland County Council in Stakeford is seeking a permanent, full-time HGV Workshop Technician to maintain and repair Council vehicles at the Stakeford Depot. You will ensure vehicles meet MOT and LGV test standards and diagnose faults through road tests, inspections, and diagnostic software.

Ideal candidates will have a Level 3 or equivalent in vehicle/plant maintenance and strong knowledge of DVSA requirements for operator licensing and LGV vehicles (7.5t–44t).

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

DVSA standards knowledge

LGV maintenance/diagnostics

Education

A 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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

HGV Workshop Technician (Stakeford)

Company: Northumberland County Council Salary: £36,581 to £40,444 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Stakeford, NE62 5TR Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Nov 2026 Closing date: 17 Nov 2026

Summary

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.

Essential requirements

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)

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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