Motor Vehicle Technician HGV

TipTopJob; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV) to join their dedicated team in Newcastle upon Tyne. This permanent role involves maintaining and repairing a diverse fleet of vehicles, including horticultural equipment, while ensuring compliance with VOSA standards. Ideal candidates will possess a recognized apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering and have a solid understanding of vehicle examination techniques. With a supportive work environment and opportunities for overtime, this position offers a rewarding career path for those passionate about vehicle maintenance and repair.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Car leasing scheme

Wide range of training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognized apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of prescribed standards for commercial vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of the council's LGV fleet.
• Prepare and present LGVs for DVSA inspection.

Skills

Knowledge of roadworthiness standards

Vehicle repair and maintenance

Motor vehicle examination techniques

Apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering

Education

NVQ level 3 in motor vehicle engineering

Job description

Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: A£35,235 - A£38,626 per annum

The Role

The Council are seeking an experienced time served Heavy Goods Vehicle technician to take up a permanent position.

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

You will join the team, primarily in their Heavy workshop at Newington Rd.

They are looking for someone with the skills and experience to achieve the effective and efficient maintenance, diagnostics and repair of the council's plant, horticultural equipment & Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) fleet, including an understanding of VOSA standards enabling them to prepare & present LGV's for MOT.

You will have served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. A category B driving licence is essential. Categories C LGV licence or hold a valid MOT tester qualification being advantageous.

Skills and Qualifications

1. Sound knowledge of prescribed standards of roadworthiness for commercial vehicles, ability to prepare and present LGV's for DVSA inspection.
2. Broad-based experience in the repair and maintenance of vehicles.
3. Served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering & Qualified to CG 371 or 373/NVQ3 Craft Certificate or equivalent.
4. Can demonstrate sound knowledge of motor vehicle examination techniques.

Benefits

1. 25 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years' service) plus public bank holidays.
2. Monday to Friday 37 hour week.
3. Flexible working.
4. Opportunity to work overtime.
5. Access to Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional contributions.
6. Car leasing scheme.
7. Access to a wide range of training, learning and development.

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Council, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

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