Senior Skilled Vehicle & Plant Technician

Position

Senior Skilled Vehicle/Plant Technician

Carbon
60 is looking to recruit a Senior Skilled Vehicle/Plant Technician to work for a client based in ST1
.

ROLE:
Senior Skilled Vehicle/Plant Technician - Fleet Workshops

PAY RATE: £31.21 per hour (Umbrella)

JOB TYPE: Contract – 13 weeks

LOCATION: Stoke-on-Trent (ST1)

HOURS: 37 hours per week

• Diagnose, repair and maintain council vehicles, plant and equipment (diesel, petrol, gas, electric).
• Resolve electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical faults, including specialist fleet vehicles (refuse, sweepers, gully trucks, buses).
• Carry out welding, fabrication, bodywork repairs and general engineering tasks.
• Complete safety inspections to Vehicle Inspectorate standards and prepare vehicles for MOT/Plating tests.
• Attend breakdowns, perform roadside repairs or arrange recovery as required.
• Conduct MOT testing (Class 4, 5,
  7) and complete all inspection/repair documentation accurately.
• Move, manoeuvre and test-drive vehicles safely for diagnostics and post-repair checks.
• Use diagnostic equipment and workshop computer systems for job cards, parts, and vehicle records.
• Support training, supervision and work-quality checks for apprentices and technicians.
• Deliver/collect vehicles from suppliers and ensure compliant, safe repairs.
• Assist with compliance checks, including stop‑and‑check activities and fleet processes.
• Follow Health & Safety standards, complete required paperwork, and participate in call‑out rotas.

• 2+ years' experience in vehicle/plant maintenance within a workshop environment.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Motor Vehicle or Plant Maintenance (or equivalent).
• VOSA‑recognised LGV Safety/Roadworthiness Inspection certification.
• Qualified (or training) MOT Tester with strong knowledge of MOT procedures.
• Technical expertise across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience supervising/mentoring junior staff or apprentices.
• Able to use diagnostic tools and basic IT systems/software.
• Strong Health & Safety knowledge and safe working practice awareness.
• Good communication skills and professional approach.
• Physically capable of completing workshop and roadside tasks.
• LGV Category C licence (C+E desirable).

Application by CV or call Vatsal Chandpa at Carbon
60 on .

Guidant, Carbon
60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.