Motor Vehicle Technician Job Sunderland area,England UK,Automotive

Job Description:
Motor Vehicle Technician
Core Responsibilities

Inspect and service vehicles to the highest standards, reducing the likelihood of unscheduled work or breakdowns.
Specialist vehicle knowledge of several vehicle manufacturer types in the market, including light goods vehicles and light HGVs up to 7.5 tonnes; most fleet up to 5.5 tonnes.

Key Duties and Accountabilities

Inspect and service vehicles as part of planned and unplanned maintenance.

Carry out comprehensive electrical, mechanical and hydraulic diagnosis of vehicle systems.

Maintain own skill levels and stay aware of current and future technology used in vehicle maintenance.

Liaise with line managers on long‑term vehicle concerns and ensure completion of work.

Keep work area and protective clothing clean, tidy and fit for purpose, upholding the company image.

Observe a personal duty of care for equipment and resources used.

Carry out road tests on vehicles when required.

Communication

Communicate clearly, concisely and professionally in oral and written form with customers, colleagues and suppliers at all levels.

System and Policy Responsibilities

Be fully conversant with computerised fleet management systems to enable accurate input of vehicle repair information.

Carry out comprehensive diagnostic work on vehicle systems.

Job Details

Job Title:

Motor Vehicle Technician
Line Manager:
Workshop team leader
Salary: £35,019 - £41,380 (plus unsocial hours payment (21%))
Date:
January 2026

People Responsibilities

Develop professional relationships with operational crews and management.

Cover the team leader role as required (e.g. annual leave).

Financial Responsibilities

Ensure repairs balance high safety standards with good value for money.

Ensure parts booked out are linked to a job card in the fleet management system.

Working Conditions

Operate on a shift pattern averaging 37.5 hours per week, 4 days on / 4 days off.

Shifts are 12 hours long, operating from 06:00-18:00 or 12:00-00:00.

Regular and frequent contact with:

Motor Vehicle Technicians
Workshop team leaders
Workshop manager
Administration team
Ambulance Resource Assistants
Fleet Controller
Medical equipment technicians

Essential
Work Experience / Achievements

Experience maintaining Cars, CDVs, Passenger Service Vehicles and Goods vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.

Knowledge / Educational Achievements

Fully qualified motor vehicle technician.
Recognised level of certification such as City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Technician, NVQ level 2 or equivalent.
Specialist knowledge of motor vehicle electrical systems & mechanical components.
Comprehensive knowledge of computer‑based vehicle diagnostic systems and ability to analyse information to determine the most appropriate repair option.
Ability to diagnose other vehicle faults without diagnostic equipment.
Knowledge of vehicle legislation & Health & Safety legislation and ability to demonstrate required PPE.

Desirable

MOT testing certificate
Level 3 NVQ / C&G
NEBOSH certificate
Knowledge of tail lift systems, their operation and repair
LOLER testing experience
Experience of working with a Vehicle Fleet Management System
Experience of vehicle carnation systems
Experience of working in a fleet management environment

Other

Full UK manual driving licence.
C1 driving licence entitlement*

* If you don't have a C1 entitlement on your licence, you will be asked to complete the test within 12 months of your appointment. You will be able to access a salary sacrifice scheme to pay for this.

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