HGV Mechanic

Northumberland Fire Group; Hexham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council is seeking a permanent, full-time HGV Workshop Technician to join their team in Hexham. You will contribute to the effective maintenance of the Council's vehicles by preparing them for M.O.T and LGV testing. Ideal candidates should have NVQ level 3 or equivalent and an understanding of LGV 'O' LICENCE vehicle maintenance. This position offers several benefits including annual leave and pension schemes.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays

Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Qualifications

• Must hold a NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant to vehicle maintenance.
• Understand VOSA standards and maintenance requirements.
• Fully conversant with maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of LGV vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Achieve efficient maintenance of vehicles and plant.
• Prepare vehicles for M.O.T and LGV testing.
• Diagnose faults using various methods including computerised software.

Skills

Maintenance of LGV 'O' LICENCE vehicles

Diagnostics and repair

Road testing

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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 upto 44t).

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

Requirements of the job

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

Information and benefits

Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) 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 .

Why choose us?

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)

To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.

Further information

Please note that this is a full time position.

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here .

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

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