Workshop Technician

Orion Electrotech Sales; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime & bonus

Training programs

Modern workshop

Supportive team

Career stability

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Sales in Livingston is seeking a Workshop Technician to service and repair a fleet of municipal and specialist plant vehicles within a busy workshop. You will diagnose faults and perform planned maintenance to ensure equipment is safe, reliable and ready for operation.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with road sweepers, gritters, gully suckers or similar equipment, plus a valid UK driving licence and a proactive, quality-focused mindset.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic or plant engineer with time-served experience.
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Experience with plant equipment, HGVs or specialist vehicles.
• Proactive fault-finding and problem-solving mindset.
• Customer-focused with commitment to quality workmanship.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair municipal plant vehicles and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults.
• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repairs to standards.
• Provide practical repair solutions to minimise downtime.
• Complete job cards, inspection reports, and compliance paperwork.
• Maintain high housekeeping in the workshop.
• Attend occasional onsite or customer locations when required.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Plant engineer

Time-served technician

Diesel engines

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

HGVs

Plant equipment

Specialist vehicles

Problem solving

Customer focus

Driving licence

Job description

Workshop Technician Livingston

Are you an experienced Plant or Municipal Vehicle Technician looking for a stable, workshop-based role? We are a market-leading manufacturer and maintainer of specialist vehicles, and were looking for a skilled Workshop Technician to join our high-performing team in Livingston.

This role is heavily focused on municipal and specialist plant equipment, and candidates with hands-on experience working on road sweepers, grit spreaders, gully suckers, refuse vehicles, and similar plant machinery will be strongly preferred.

About the Role

As a Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a fleet of specialist plant and municipal vehicles within a busy workshop environment. Youll work independently and as part of a close-knit technical team, ensuring equipment is safe, reliable, and ready for operational use.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair municipal plant vehicles, including road sweepers, grit spreaders, gully suckers, and associated equipment

• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical faults efficiently

• Carry out planned maintenance and reactive repair work to industry standards

• Provide practical, cost-effective repair solutions to minimise downtime

• Complete job cards, inspection reports, and compliance paperwork accurately

• Maintain high housekeeping standards within the workshop

• Attend occasional onsite or customer locations when required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified mechanic, plant engineer, or time-served technician

• Strong plant or municipal vehicle experience (road sweepers, gritters, gully suckers massively preferred)

• Solid understanding of diesel engines, hydraulics, pneumatics, and electrical systems

• Experience working on plant equipment, HGVs, or specialist vehicles

• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to fault-finding

• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality workmanship

• A reasonably clean UK driving licence

Ideal backgrounds include:

• Plant Fitter / Mobile Plant Engineer

• HGV Technician (municipal or specialist vehicles)

• Workshop Engineer servicing sweepers, gritters, or vacuum tankers

• Engineers from local authority, utilities, highways, or environmental services fleets

What We Offer

• Full-time, permanent position based in Livingston

• Competitive salary with generous overtime rates and bonus scheme

• Manufacturer and specialist plant-focused training

• Modern workshop environment with specialist tooling and equipment

• Supportive team culture with strong technical backing

• Long-term career stability within a growing specialist engineering business

Alternative Job Titles

Plant Technician, Municipal Vehicle Technician, Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Engineer, Workshop Engineer, HGV Technician, Specialist Vehicle Technician, Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Hydraulic Technician, Workshop Mechanic.

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant individually. If you have not heard from us within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To view our other vacancies, please visit our website.

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