Commercial Vehicle Technician


Company:	Perfect Placement UK Ltd
Salary:	£48,878 - £50,000
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newcastle upon Tyne, NE16 3DJ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	23 Jul 2026
Closing date:	21 Aug 2026

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Summary

Commercial Vehicle Technician Opportunity – Night Shifts Available

Our client, a reputable and longstanding commercial vehicle specialist with multiple sites across the UK, is seeking an experienced Commercial Vehicle Technician to join their team in Newcastle. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled technicians looking for night shift work, offering competitive pay rates and development prospects.

Benefits:

- Basic salary of up to £48,877 for night shifts; up to £41,769 for day shifts

- Optional overtime to maximise earnings

- Clear career development opportunities within a respected industry employer

- Industry-leading training provided from the outset and throughout your career

- Work within a well-established commercial vehicle organisation

- 8-hour shifts with the benefit of weekends off for night shift positions

- Friendly and professional team environment

- Potential to specialise in Vans, HGVs, or both

Duties of the Commercial Vehicle Technician:

- Inspect, diagnose, and repair a variety of commercial vehicles, ensuring compliance with DVSA standards

- Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and present vehicles for MOT inspection

- Carry out fault diagnosis using advanced diagnostic equipment

- Perform general mechanical and electrical repairs as a Commercial Vehicle Technician

- Conduct offsite breakdown attendance when required

- Deliver excellent customer service while maintaining vehicle roadworthiness and safety

- Adhere to health and safety regulations and best working practices

Requirements:

- Level 3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification or equivalent

- Proven experience as a Commercial Vehicle or HGV Technician

- MOT licence (desirable but not essential)

- Ability to work to high standards and efficiently in a team environment

- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

- Own set of tools

- Full UK driving licence

- Can-do attitude with a desire to develop skills and knowledge

- Good understanding of health and safety policies

If you are a motivated Commercial Vehicle Technician seeking night shift work or a related opportunity, this is an excellent position to further your career. Our client encourages applications from experienced HGV Technicians with dealership backgrounds, but all levels of commercial vehicle experience are welcome.

Contact Sam Butcher, Automotive Recruitment Specialist at Perfect Placement covering Newcastle and the North East today to discover more about this fantastic Commercial Vehicle Technician opportunity.

Our team of Automotive recruitment specialists are dedicated to finding the perfect match for both job seekers and employers in the motor trade. Don't settle for just any Motor Trade job, let us help you find the one to take the first step towards your dream Motor Trade career.

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