Workshop Technician – Livingston
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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 we're 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. You'll 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
If you're a plant‐focused technician with experience in municipal or specialist vehicles and want to work for a company that genuinely values technical expertise, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your engineering career.
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.
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