Commercial Vehicle Technician – Breakdowns, MOT Prep & On‑Call

5 Star Recruitment

Milford Haven

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Pembrokeshire County Council seeks a Commercial Vehicle Technician to maintain and repair a range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and specialist plant. The role includes responding to breakdowns and preparing vehicles for MOT testing.

You will join a workshop-based team, participate in a standby rota, and help keep the depot area clean and orderly. A City & Guilds qualification and a current driving licence are essential, with suitable HGV/PSV credentials preferred.

Qualifications

Must hold a current driving licence.
Qualified to a City and Guilds Standard or equivalent.
Minimum 3 years experience as a qualified vehicle fitter.
Hold a HGV / PSV driving licence.
Electrical and electronic system repair and maintenance skills.
Pneumatic system repair and maintenance skills.
Fault diagnostic abilities.
Qualified MOT tester Class 4,5 and 7.
Teamwork and initiative required.

Responsibilities

Undertake the maintenance and repair on a full range of heavy and light commercial vehicles and specialist plant.
Respond to breakdowns and undertake recoveries at roadside or other locations.
Prepare and present vehicles to nominated MOT test stations.
Participate in standby rota to provide out-of-hours support.
Steam clean vehicles/parts and keep the workshop tidy.