Vehicle Engineer

Full time

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.

• 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.
• 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.

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