Vehicle Engineer

3 Month Contract With A local Authority
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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
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• 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.

• Relevant qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair or equivalent mechanical engineering discipline.


• Proven experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial vehicles, plant, or specialist equipment.


• Strong knowledge of vehicle electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.


• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out effective repairs.


• Experience maintaining accurate service and inspection records.


• Understanding of DVSA regulations and operator licence compliance requirements.


• Welding skills and experience.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Full UK driving licence.


• MOT Tester qualification.


• HGV licence.


• Experience working with electric vehicle diagnostic systems.


• Forklift Truck qualification (or willingness to obtain).


• Experience using electronic fleet management systems.


• Experience mentoring or supporting apprentices.

• Location: Hardshaw Brook Depot, Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1JR


• Hours: 37 hours per week


• Payment Frequency: Bi\-weekly payments

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