Job Description

Vehicle Workshop Fitter

Basic Salary of between 34,434 - 38,220 subject to knowledge and experience

+ Temporary Market Supplement of

5,165 - 5,733

(review January 2026).



+ Approximately pension contribution of

18.9%

per year, worth approximately 7

,000

NJC SCP 23,25, 26, 27

About

the role....

Gateshead Council is seeking to appoint an additional HGV Vehicle Fitter's to join their new look Fleet Services team.



As part of a friendly team, you will be required to maintain and repair the council's diverse fleet of vehicles.



Interested? Please take a look at the full job profile. It's important that you read it in full and check that you meet the essential criteria.

A bit about Gateshead Council...

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

What's in it for you? Well, there's so much on offer and here's just a few of the highlights!

You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant. We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.

You'll get a generous annual leave package of 26 days annual leave (plus two additional statutory days) for new employees, rising to 30 days (plus two additional statutory days) after 5 years continuous local government service.

You will be entitled to all Bank Holidays

You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year. You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme. We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

You must have...

Effective oral and written communication. Appropriate City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Maintenance qualifications or equivalent (including Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle maintenance) or willingness to work towards. Full current driving license (ideally have a HGV or willing to be trained). Experience of light welding. Experience of vehicle and equipment recovery. Experience of driving a range of vehicle types. Experience of taxi safety inspection or willingness to work towards A valid MOT testing qualification or willingness to work towards. The ability to maintain and repair a range of vehicles.

It's time to apply!

To apply, please can you send a copy of your CV and covering letter to andrewblair@gateshead.gov.uk and/or complete the online application form.



For an informal discussion or if you need any assistance, please contact



Andrew Blair on 0191 433 7433