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Motor Vehicle Technician (Plant and Horticultural)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Salary: £33,945 - £37,336 per annum (pay award pending)
The Role
The Council (City Transport) are seeking an experienced time served Plant and Horticultural 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 their 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 horticultural 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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