Workshop Technician

Brackenberry; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local firm in Carmarthen seeks a Workshop Technician for a 2.5-month contract to service and repair Council vehicles. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering and available to start immediately. The role offers an hourly rate of £13.96 to £18.22. Immediate application preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing light and/or heavy vehicles.
• Driving Licence: Minimum Category B (car).
• Experience working with hydraulic and electrical systems on specialist vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, inspections, and repairs on a range of Council vehicles.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations.
• Liaise with supervisors and colleagues to prioritise workload.

Skills

Servicing vehicles

Diagnosing issues

Repairing hydraulic systems

Repairing electrical systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in Carmarthenshire to assist with the appointment of a Workshop Technician on a 2.5-month contract, highly likely to be extended at client's discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay: £13.96- £18.22 per hour

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled servicing, inspections, and repairs on a range of Council vehicles, including HGVs, vans, and specialist fleet equipment.
• Ensure all work complies with Health & Safety regulations, Council policies, and manufacturer guidelines.
• Liaise with supervisors, colleagues, and other departments to prioritise workload and support operational requirements.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the workshop area, ensuring tools and equipment are properly used and maintained.
• Undertake other related duties as required to support fleet operations.

Essentials

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering.
• Driving Licence: Minimum Category B (car)
• Proven experience in servicing, diagnosing, and repairing light and/or heavy vehicles.
• Experience working with hydraulic and electrical systems on specialist vehicles (e.g., refuse vehicles, tippers, or plant machinery).

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.