Night Shift HGV Technician

James Lewis Recruitment; Blaydon on Tyne; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Four-night working week

Training and development

Individual responsibility

Job summary

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking an experienced HGV Technician to join a night shift in the Blaydon workshop. The role involves maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on trucks and trailers, with inspections and final checks on completion.

The permanent position offers a four-night week, training and professional development opportunities, and significant autonomy in day-to-day responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Time-served HGV Technician or NVQ Level 3 preferred (City & Guilds acceptable).
• Proven experience repairing and maintaining trucks and components.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills; own tools preferred; valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned maintenance and servicing on trucks and trailers.
• Fast and accurate diagnostics and fault finding using diagnostic tools.
• Mechanical and electrical repairs, working independently.
• Vehicle inspections and compliance checks (MOT, tachograph, etc.).
• Final checks on completed work.

Skills

HGV experience

Fault diagnosis

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Title: HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter - Nights

Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 OTE

Shift: Nights - Tuesday to Friday, 7:00pm - 7:00am (46 hours per week)

Type: Permanent

Location: Blaydon

We are looking for a HGV Technician / HGV Mechanic / HGV Fitter to join the night shift at our client's Blaydon workshop, a long-established commercial vehicle dealership group.

Job Responsibilities:

• Carrying out planned maintenance and servicing on trucks and trailers.
• Fast and accurate diagnostics and fault finding using diagnostic tools.
• Mechanical and electrical repairs, working independently.
• Vehicle inspections and compliance checks (MOT, tacho, etc.).
• Final checks on completed work.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Time-served HGV Technician or equivalent (City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 preferred)
• Proven experience repairing and maintaining trucks and components
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Own tools preferred
• Valid driving licence

Benefits:

• Permanent role with job security
• Four-night working week
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Individual responsibility and plenty of latitude