Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV) Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Salary: £36,363 - £39,862 per annum Newcastle City Council (City Transport) are seeking an experienced time served Heavy Goods Vehicle technician to take up a permanent position. City Transport maintains and repairs a diverse range of heavy & light vehicles, plant and horticultural equipment as well as having two MOT stations, testing class 4,5 & 7 vehicles, licenced taxis and hackney carriages. For a challenging and rewarding career with real opertunities and benifits, we want to hear from you. We are looking for someone with the skills and experience to achieve the effective and efficient maintenance, diagnostics and repair of the council’s plant, horticultural equipment & Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) fleet, including an understanding of DVSA & Operators Licence standards enabling them to prepare & present LGV’s for MOT. Ability to work to deadlines whilst consistenly producing good quality work in a safe maner at all times. Join us as a permanent member of our team, primarily in our Heavy workshop at Newington Rd. You will have served a recognised apprenticeship in motor vehicle engineering to NVQ level 3 or equivalent. A category B driving licence is essential. Categories C LGV licence or hold a valid MOT tester qualification being advantageous. Newcastle City Council offers: * Generous leave entitlement of 25 days annual leave (rising to 29 days after 5 years’ service) plus public bank holidays * Monday to Friday 37 hour week * Flexible working * Attractive hourly rate * Opportunity to work overtime * Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme with the option of making additional contributions * Car leasing scheme * Access to a wide range of training, learning and development. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Newcastle City Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application