Motor Vehicle Technician

Motor Vehicle Technician (Plant and Horticultural)

Location: Newcastle upon Tyne

Salary: £35,235 -£38,626 per annum

The Role

The Council (City Transport) are seeking an experienced time served vehicle technician to take up a permanent position.

City Transport maintains and repairs a diverse range of vehicles, plant and horticultural equipment as well as having two MOT stations, testing class 4,5 & 7 vehicles, licenced taxis and hackney carriages.

You will join the team, primarily in the workshop at Newington Rd.

Skills and Qualifications

They are looking for someone with the skills and experience to achieve the effective and efficient maintenance, diagnostics and repair of the council s plant and vehicle fleet.

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.

Benefits

• 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 and development.

To Apply

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