3 Month Contract With A local Authority

Job Purpose

To carry out the servicing, maintenance, inspection, diagnosis, and repair of a wide range of vehicles, plant, and specialist equipment, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with statutory regulations, DVSA requirements, and operator licence obligations. The role requires a flexible, multi-skilled approach to support the operational needs of the Transport Workshop and wider service.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine safety inspections, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on fleet vehicles, plant, and specialist equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic system faults.
• Prepare vehicles and equipment for MOT, DVSA, and other statutory inspections.
• Carry out welding and fabrication work as required.
• Steam clean and pressure wash vehicles and plant before inspection, servicing, or repair activities.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, inspection reports, and associated documentation in line with DVSA regulations and operator licence requirements.
• Use electronic fleet management systems to record and manage maintenance activities.
• Support the training and development of apprentices and junior team members.
• Investigate and resolve complex vehicle and equipment breakdowns.
• Undertake vehicle diagnostics, including work on electric vehicles where qualified.
• Carry out MOT testing, private hire, and hackney carriage inspections where appropriately qualified.
• Perform quality assurance checks on completed inspections and maintenance activities.
• Drive a range of vehicles, including HGVs, when required.
• Participate in out-of-hours call-out rotas and agreed holiday working arrangements.
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, Council policies, and industry standards.