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
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