Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Heavy Goods Vehicle technician for a permanent position. The role involves maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of the council's LGV fleet and horticultural equipment, ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates will possess a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3, a Category B driving licence, and a Category C LGV licence is advantageous. This role offers numerous benefits such as an attractive hourly rate and access to training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Local Government Pension Scheme

Car leasing scheme

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Category B driving licence essential.
• Category C LGV licence or valid MOT tester qualification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of heavy and light vehicles, plant, and horticultural equipment.
• Ensure LGVs meet DVSA & Operators Licence standards and are prepared for MOT.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and deadline requirements at all times.

Skills

Maintenance of heavy and light vehicles

Diagnostics

Repair of plant equipment

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3

Job description

Newcastle City Council (City Transport) is seeking an experienced, time‑served Heavy Goods Vehicle technician for a permanent position.

Overview

City Transport maintains a diverse range of heavy and light vehicles, plant, horticultural equipment, and operates two MOT stations. The role involves effective, efficient maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of the council’s plant, horticultural equipment, and Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) fleet, ensuring compliance with DVSA & Operators Licence standards and preparing LGVs for MOT.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of heavy and light vehicles, plant, and horticultural equipment.
• Ensure LGVs meet DVSA & Operators Licence standards and are prepared for MOT.
• Adhere to safety, quality, and deadline requirements at all times.
• Operate within the Heavy workshop at Newington Rd.

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent.
• Category B driving licence essential.
• Category C LGV licence or valid MOT tester qualification advantageous.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years) plus public bank holidays.
• Monday to Friday 37‑hour week with flexible working.
• Attractive hourly rate with overtime opportunities.
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme with additional contribution options.
• Car leasing scheme.
• Access to extensive training, learning, and development.

Contact

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

Contact Gary Gamblin on 07484 050014 or email: [e-mail].

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk.

Previous applicants need not apply.