Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Starting salary

Flexible working

Overtime

Pension scheme

Car leasing

Training and development

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is seeking a time-served Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV) to join the City Transport heavy vehicle workshop. The role focuses on maintenance, diagnostics and repair of the council's HGV fleet, with an apprenticeship background and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent required.

You will work 37 hours per week, with a permanent contract and a starting salary in the advertised range. A category B driving licence is essential, with D1 or C considered advantageous.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification and experience in HGV service inspections and MOT preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose and repair the council's Heavy Goods Vehicle fleet 3.5t and upwards.
• Work in the Heavy Goods vehicle workshop at Newington Road.
• Support MOT testing and ensure reliable vehicle readiness.

Skills

Category B licence

HGV experience

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Job Summary

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full time

Advert Start Date: 25/08/2026

Advert End Date: 21/09/2026 22:59

Salary: £36,363 - £39,862 per annum (Pay award pending)

Hours per week: 37 hours per week

Job Category: Manual / Trades / Transport

Vacancy ID: 300995

Employment Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Post Number: OPS2787

Number of posts: 2

Closing date: 21 Sep

Further Information

Motor Vehicle Technician HGV Fitter 37 hours per week (Mon- Fri 5-day week)

Newcastle City Council (City Transport) are seeking an experienced time served motor vehicle technician to take up a permanent position.

City Transport maintains & repairs a diverse range of vehicles, plant, & horticultural equipment as well as having two MOT stations, testing class 4,5 & 7 vehicles & Licenced Taxis & hackney carriages.

Will you be the successful candidate to join the team, primarily in our Heavy Goods vehicle workshop at Newington Road.

We are looking for someone full time with the skills & experience to achieve the effective & efficient maintenance, diagnostics, & repair of the council's Heavy Goods Vehicle fleet 3.5t and upwards.

You will have served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification & experience in HGV service inspections and MOT preparation.

A category B driving licence is essential with categories D1 or C licence being advantageous.

Newcastle City Council Currently offer the following

• 25 days Annual leave (rising to 29 Days after 5 years' service) plus public bank holidays
• Starting Salary of £36,363 Rising to £39,862(pay award pending)
• Flexible working
• Opportunity to work overtimeAccess to Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional contributions
• Car Leasing scheme
• Access to a wide range of training, learning & development

For a copy of the job description & person specification please see supporting documents.

For further information about this current vacancy please contact Gary Gamblin - [e-mail].

Supporting documents

• JD - Motor Vehicle Technician.pdf (59.64 KB)
• Person Specification HGV Motor Technician.pdf (60.24 KB)
• Recruitment Pack (Standalone).pdf (881.9 KB)