Job Description:

Motor Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Location: Newcastle

Salary:  £36,363 - £39,862 per annum (Pay award pending)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 21st of September 2026

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
• Starting Salary of £36,363 Rising to £39,862(pay award pending)
• 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 

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.