HGV Technician - Night Shift

Co-operative Group Limited.

HGV Technician - Night Shift

£56000

Co-operative Group Limited., Birtley, Gateshead

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 7 Sep | Get your application in now before you're too late!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 39354d11eb0a4854915a8bea66c3298f

Full Job Description

We're looking for a HGV Technician to join us at our depot in Birtley. In this role, you'll provide support to our transport department by maintaining, servicing, and repairing our mixed HGV fleet of over 130 vehicles and trailers. You'll get to work in our fantastic, state-of-the-art VMU (Vehicle Maintenance Unit), which includes two full-size inspection pits, mobile vehicle column lifts, brake testing rollers, manufacturer diagnostic equipment, as well as plenty of other tools and machinery.

What you'll do

  • Carry-out repairs, servicing, and maintenance of all Co-op HGVs at the depot

  • Make sure all vehicles meet DVSA standards and MOT regulations

  • Maintain records of all planned maintenance and reactive repair activities

  • Carry-out LOLER inspections and weight testing

  • Make sure all spare parts and accessories are stored safely and securely, and order new stock as needed

    An NVQ in motor vehicle repairs and maintenance (or equivalent)

  • A Class C and Class C+E driving licence

  • Experience performing repairs and maintenance for a large, mixed fleet of HGVs and trailers

  • Experience using Delphi diagnostics equipment and working on Scania and DAF vehicles

    At Co-op, we're proud to do things a different way. As one of the world's largest co-operatives, owned by millions of members, community is at the heart of what we do. Since our Co-op was founded in 1844, we've had a clear social purpose, and everything we do as a business helps to build a fairer world for our members, customers, colleagues, and communities.


  • We're actively building diverse teams and we welcome applications from everyone. If you have a disability, we can make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process according to your needs. We're also part of the Disability Confident scheme, meaning we'll always offer an interview to disabled candidates who apply through the scheme if they meet the minimum criteria for a job.

    We'll ask whether you'd like to be considered under the Disability Confident scheme when you apply.

    If we invite you to take part in the recruitment process for any of our jobs, we'll ask you if you need any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate.

    As a Co-op colleague, we can offer you a competitive salary and great benefits package which includes 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores (as well as other discounts on Co-op products and services). You'll also get:
  • A pension with up to 10% employer contributions

  • 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)

  • Coaching and training to support your career development

  • Wagestream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it