Mechanic – NY Highways
Location: Northallerton, North Yorkshire
Contract: Permanent, Full time 40 hours per week
Hours: 7:30am – 4.00pm
Remuneration: £40,100.66 - £42,794.35 per year with additional hours available:
Salary: £34,796.66 - £37,490.35 p.a.
Market Supplement: £3,000 p.a.
Tool allowance: £427 p.a.
Standby payments: £1,877 p.a. (hourly rate for call outs £23.64 - £25.47 per hour)
Join NY Highways and Keep North Yorkshire Moving
NY Highways is a growing, commercially‑minded company, working in close partnership with North Yorkshire Council, that keeps the county’s roads, vehicles and plant running smoothly. Our Northallerton workshop is clean, well‑equipped with a strong team who take pride in doing a good job.
You’ll work on a wide mix of kit, from vans and LGVs to gritters and specialist plant, so no two days are the same. There’s plenty of variety, solid job security and support to keep developing your skills.
What’s In It For You:
· Competitive salary with annual pay progression
· Market supplement (£3,000), tool allowance (£427) & standby payments (£1,877)
· Additional hours available if you want them
·24–29 days annual leave + bank holidays
· Company vehicle use during the day
· Royal London pension scheme (employer contributions)
· Staff benefits including Vivup, Cycle to Work, health cash plan, EAP and more
· Strong commitment to training and development
· Supportive environment backed by public‑sector stability
What You’ll Be Doing
· Diagnosing faults and completing repairs using modern diagnostic equipment
· Servicing, inspections and routine maintenance on a range of vehicles
· Preparing vehicles for MOT and brake testing
What You’ll Bring
· Class C LGV licence
· City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent in HGV maintenance or strong mechanical experience. We’d be willing to develop your Heavy Goods Vehicle knowledge.
· Diagnostic experience across multiple brands
· Ability to work flexibly and get stuck in
· Good communication and teamwork skills
While we work closely with North Yorkshire Council, NY Highways is an independent business and not part of the council itself.
Interested? Come and See Us
If you’d like a look around the workshop or want an informal chat about the role, call Ashley on 07814 932 389 or email Ashley.benford@northyorks.gov.uk. We’d love to show you what we do.
Closing date: Midnight, Sunday 8 March 2026
Apply now — we’re interviewing throughout the process.
(We may close the vacancy early if filled.)
We reserve the right to remove this vacancy in the event of the position being filled before the proposed deadline. NY Highways is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We welcome applications from individuals regardless of age, any disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion, or belief.
We will not accept applications from agencies and can only consider applications from individuals with right to work within the UK.
At NY Highways, safety is a core principle. We are dedicated to the health and safety of our employees and the public. To maintain a safe work environment, we enforce a strict substance misuse policy. Employees must report to work fit for duty and free from drugs or alcohol. New employees will undergo mandatory drug and alcohol testing, with random tests conducted throughout employment. Adherence to this policy is essential for upholding our safety standards and ensuring the integrity of our operations.