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Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV)JobsGoPublic

Newcastle upon Tyne Full time £37,563 - £41,177 a year
Posted 17 October 2026 Closing date 30 October 2026
We last saw this on 25 Oct · check it's still open on the employer's site Closes in 2 days · 30 Oct 2026
Manors Rail Station (0.6 miles, direct) Haymarket (Tyne and Wear Metro Station) (0.2 miles, direct) Eldon Square Bus Station (0.2 miles, direct)

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.

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 - [email protected].

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

Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.

Attachments

JD - Motor Vehicle Technician.pdf

Person Specification HGV Motor Technician.pdf

Recruitment Pack (Standalone).pdf

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