Job Description

Vehicle Engineer

Temporary Contract

Job Details

Client: St. Helens MBC

Service Area: Transport Workshop

Hours: 37 hours per week

Start Date: 29 June 2026

Duration: 12 weeks

Working Pattern: Workshop based. May include bank holiday rota and agreed out-of-hours call-out cover.

Location

Depot Base:

Hardshaw Brook Depot

Parr Street

St Helens

WA9 1JR

Pay

PAYE Rate:£16.61 per hour

Job Overview

St. Helens MBC is seeking an experienced Vehicle Engineer to support the service, maintenance and repair of the Council's fleet of vehicles and plant.

This is a multi-skilled workshop role requiring a flexible approach to vehicle and plant repair. The successful candidate will carry out safety inspections, maintenance inspections, scheduled and non-scheduled repairs, electrical/electronic repairs, hydraulic and pneumatic system repairs, MOT/DVSA preparation and accurate recording of maintenance documentation.

The role requires experience working with fleet vehicles, plant or specialist equipment, with a strong understanding of statutory requirements, O Licence conditions, workshop safety and vehicle maintenance standards.

Important - Please Read Carefully

This role requires direct experience in vehicle engineering, fleet maintenance, commercial vehicle repair, plant repair or workshop-based vehicle maintenance.

You must hold a driving licence and be confident carrying out safety inspections, repairs and maintenance on vehicles, plant or specialist equipment.

Candidates without relevant vehicle/fleet/plant maintenance experience are unlikely to be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out safety and maintenance inspections on vehicles, plant and specialist equipment
• Ensure work complies with statutory requirements, operator licence conditions and manufacturer recommendations
• Complete scheduled and non-scheduled electrical and electronic repairs
• Undertake hydraulic system repairs
• Undertake pneumatic system repairs
• Prepare or assist in preparing vehicles for annual MOT / DVSA tests
• Steam clean or pressure wash vehicles and plant for inspection, service or repair where required
• Use electronic fleet management systems
• Complete welding tasks where qualified
• Operate forklift truck where qualified or work towards qualification
• Complete job records, inspection reports and maintenance records accurately and on time
• Ensure documentation supports DVSA regulations and O Licence obligations
• Support recharge processes for third-party work where required
• Support training and development of apprentices where directed
• Undertake relevant training as required
• Investigate and resolve complex vehicle breakdown faults where required
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, managers, drivers, plant operatives, suppliers and contractors

Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in vehicle maintenance, fleet engineering, vehicle repair or plant repair
• Experience carrying out safety and maintenance inspections
• Experience repairing commercial vehicles, council fleet vehicles, plant or specialist equipment
• Knowledge of statutory vehicle maintenance requirements and O Licence compliance
• Experience with electrical/electronic vehicle repairs
• Experience with hydraulic and/or pneumatic systems
• Ability to support MOT / DVSA test preparation
• Ability to complete accurate inspection, service and repair records
• Ability to use or learn electronic fleet management systems
• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety
• Flexible approach to different types of vehicle and plant repair
• Ability to work as part of a workshop team
• Good communication and record-keeping skills
• Valid driving licence

Desirable

• Welding qualification or experience
• Forklift Truck Operator qualification, or ability to achieve this
• DVSA MOT testing approval
• Experience with Private Hire and Hackney inspections
• HGV licence
• Experience diagnosing electric vehicles or advanced diagnostic systems
• Experience training or supporting apprentices

Additional Information

This post is not subject to DBS disclosure.

Interviews will be held onsite at Hardshaw Brook Depot, Parr Street, St Helens, WA9 1JR.

The interview will last approximately 30 minutes and will consist of questions based on the job description.

Disclaimer

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I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to notify Fix Space Recruitment Limited of any hirer who I do not want my details to be passed onto.

Job Reference:OR103159