HGV Mechanic​/Technician

We are looking for a permanent, full‑time, time‑served HGV Workshop Technician to join our team at our Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham, NE46 1XL
.

You will work to achieve the efficient and effective maintenance of the Council's vehicles and plant by preparing all vehicles to M.O.T and LGV testing station standards.

You must be fully conversant with the maintenance/diagnostics and repair of LGV "O" licence vehicles (7.5t up to 44t).

You are to diagnose faults by road testing vehicles, visual inspections, by use of computerized diagnostic software and any other method agreed by industrial standards.

• You must hold a Level 3 or equivalent in subjects relevant to vehicle and plant maintenance and have an understanding of DVSA standards and maintenance requirements with respect to operator licensing.

Northumberland County Council’s vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.

For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.

We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including:

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees)
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees)

Further information:
This is a full time position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria.

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss:
Text relay service dial  623930.

• Job Category Manual / Trades / Transport
• Directorate Place and Regeneration
• Location Tyne Mills Depot, Hexham, United Kingdom