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HGV Vehicle Technician

Job in New Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, CA13, England, UK
Listing for: SUEZ
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-11
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Heavy Equipment Mechanic, Automotive Technician
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 19.74 GBP Hourly GBP 19.74 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: New Herrington

Are you a skilled vehicle technician with experience working on heavy goods and articulated vehicles?

We are looking for a seasoned Vehicle Technician, ideally with NVQ level in Heavy Goods Vehicle maintenance or equivalent skills gained through experience.

Due to business growth, we have a rare opportunity to join a small working team in our workshop in Washington where all vehicles are emptied, washed and prepared before entering workshops and there is a strong focus on creating an excellent working environment.

About the Role

Location :
Washington

  • Salary £46,204.65 per annum / £19.74 per hour
  • Monday-Friday
  • 45 hours per week
  • Varied start times : week 1- 05 : 00-14 : 30 / week 2 - 07 : 30-17 : 00 / week 3
    -09 : 00-18 : 30
  • Call out rota in place
  • Overtime available at x1.5 & x2.0, plus day in lieu for Bank Holiday
  • 4 weeksholiday (rising each year up to 25) plus 8 days Bank holidays
  • Full PPE Provided
  • BUPADental Scheme
  • Online health advice portal
  • Retail, leisure and Holiday discounts
  • Money Saving Schemes and Pension
  • Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
  • On Demand GP and face to face counselling sessions

If you think this great opportunity is for you don't hesitate. APPLY NOW!

What will I be doing?

Your job will be to maintain our fleet – a task that will see you working with diverse vehicle technology and sophisticated ancillary equipment. With 5,000 people working across 300 locations, SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a substantial national business. We have a fleet of over 1,500 vehicles. Day to day you will :

  • Carry out service, maintenance and repair of all types of vehicles and equipment
  • Diagnose and rectify all types of faults
  • Prepare and carry out MOT
  • Ensure Health & Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What are the requirements?
  • Demonstrate proven experience and knowledge of repairing and maintaining vehicles
  • HGV licence class 1 or class 2 an advantage but not necessary and opportunities for HGV licences possible
  • Inspection training / IRTEC accreditation an advantage but can be provided.
  • Hydraulics and pneumatics are an advantage but training can be provided if required
  • You must be able to inspect vehicles to the DVSA standards and above
Who we are

At SUEZ we thrive within a true team spirit, we can give our customers a standard of service that goes above and beyond. In a friendly, supportive environment, you’ll be inspired to grow and play your part in creating a better future for all.

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