Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Job Summary

Contract Type:
Permanent

Working Pattern:
Full time

Advert Start Date:
16/10/2026

Advert End Date:
30/10/2026 22:59

Salary:
£37,563 - £41,177 per annum

Hours per week:
37 hours per week

Job Category:
Manual / Trades / Transport

Vacancy ID:
303186

Employment Location:
Newcastle Upon Tyne

Post Number:
OPS2787

Number of posts:
1

Closing date:
30 Oct

Further Information

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 & Licensed 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
Flexible working
Opportunity to work overtime
Access 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 - gary.gamblin@newcastle.gov.uk.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form and attach your CV

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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)

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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 (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.

Flexible working
Opportunity to work overtime
Access to Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional contributions
Car Leasing scheme
Access to a wide range of training, learning & development

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