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Workshop Technician.3575

Job Summary
Contract Type:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
02/12/2020
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 03/01/2021 23:59
Salary:
£24,982 - £27,741
Allowances:
2500
Hours per week:
37
Job Category:
Manual / Trades / Transport
Vacancy ID:
202067
Employment Location:
Stakeford Depot
Number of posts:
2
Closing date:
3 Jan
Further Information
Workshop Technician based at Stakeford Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across one of the largest counties in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate. 

For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here:http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working  

We are looking for two permanent, full time, time served, HGV Workshop Technicians to join our team at Stakeford Depot.

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, 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. 

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.   

We are offering: 
- A salary range of £24,982 - £27,741
- Market Forces Allowance £2,500 per annum payable in addition to the basic salary
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
- A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision  

For a copy of the job description/ person specification please click on the link in the supporting documents.

For further information about this vacancy, please contact Derek Neil at derek.neil@northumberland.gov.uk for an informal discussion.

Closing date for applications is Midnight on 3rd January 2021.  

For information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please click here. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to attend an interview please email hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.