SUEZ
HGV Vehicle Technician
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Contract type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full time
Location: Sunderland
Hours per week: 45
Salary: £21.15 per hour
Summary of vacancy
Are you a skilled vehicle technician with experience working on heavy goods and articulated vehicles?
Do you want to join a well-established company who will support your career development and offer you a great company culture to work within?
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, Houghton-Le-Spring, DH4 7BG.
Salary: £49,660.98 / £21.15 per hour
Working Hours: Monday-Friday
Working Hours per Week: 40
Shift Pattern:
- Week 1: 6:30-15:00
- Week 2: 8:30-17:00
Benefits:
- Overtime available at x1.5 & x2.0, plus day in lieu for Bank Holiday
- 4 weeks holiday (rising each year you're with us) plus 8 days Bank holidays
- Full PPE Provided
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Benefits Include
- Overtime paid at 1.5x hourly rate
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- 28 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with service
- Ongoing technical and manufacturer training
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Full PPE provided
- BUPA Dental Scheme
- 24/7 Online GP and confidential counselling service
- Pension scheme
- Retail, leisure and holiday discounts
- Health and wellbeing support
- Money-saving employee benefits
The Role
As an HGV Technician, you'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet to the highest safety and performance standards. Working alongside an experienced and supportive team, you'll carry out:
- Routine servicing, maintenance and inspections.
- Diagnostics and fault finding on HGVs and articulated vehicles.
- Mechanical repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Ensuring all vehicles remain compliant with DVSA and company standards.
- Accurate completion of job cards and maintenance records.
Our vehicles arrive pre-cleaned and emptied before entering the workshop, allowing you to spend your time doing what you do best—maintaining and repairing vehicles, not cleaning them.
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What We're Looking For
You'll ideally have:
- NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance.
- Previous experience working on HGVs or commercial vehicles.
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
- A positive attitude with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- A valid Class 2 (Category C) HGV driving licence.
- A Basic DBS check will form part of the recruitment process.
Why Join SUEZ?
We know great technicians have plenty of choice, which is why we offer a package that's designed to reward your skills and support your career.
Ready for Your Next Move?
If you're looking for a long-term career with a business that values your skills, invests in your development and rewards your hard work, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and join a company that really wants to make a difference to the planet.
Closing Date: 21/09/2026
Once we have sufficient applicants we withhold the right to close job vacancies early.
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