Workshop Technician - Grade F

Raynet Recruitment; Dafen; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a Workshop Technician (HGV) to service and maintain HGVs at Trostre Depot. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Engineering and experience in HGV servicing and repairs. This full-time, temporary position is set to start on 20 October 2025. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with HGV servicing, diagnostics and repair.
• Full UK driving licence (Category B minimum).
• Competent with hydraulics and vehicle electrics.

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect and maintain HGVs and Council fleet vehicles.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Complete planned maintenance and safety inspections.

Skills

HGV servicing

Fault finding

Hydraulics

Vehicle electrics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering

Job description

Overview

Role: Workshop Technician (HGV) - Grade F

Client: Carmarthenshire County Council

Base: Trostre Depot

Contract: Full-time, temporary | Start: 20 Oct 2025 | End: 18 Jan 2026

Hours: 37 per week — Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:00, Fri: 08:00-15:30 (early finish)

Responsibilities

• Service, inspect and maintain HGVs and Council fleet vehicles to required standards.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic and electrical faults on specialist vehicle bodies.
• Complete planned maintenance, safety inspections and defect rectification.
• Accurately record work done, parts used and vehicle status.
• Work safely, complying with workshop procedures and H&S requirements.

About you (essential)

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Light or Heavy Motor Vehicle Engineering.
• Full UK driving licence (Category B minimum).
• Proven experience with HGV servicing, diagnostics and repair.
• Competent with hydraulics and vehicle electrics on specialist bodies.
• Strong fault-finding skills and ability to produce accurate maintenance records.

Desirable

• HGV Category C licence; IRTEC or manufacturer training; experience preparing vehicles for statutory inspections.

Terms & schedule

• Location: Trostre Depot.
• Hours: 37/week — 08:00-16:00 (Mon-Thu) and 08:00-15:30 (Fri).
• Engagement: Inside IR35 via an agency; pay rate to be confirmed with the supplying agency.
• Reason for hire: Vacancy - unable to recruit permanently.

How to apply

Apply via your agency portal quoting RQ(phone number removed) (Workshop Technician - Grade F). Shortlisting will be ongoing. You must have the right to work in the UK and be able to provide employment references