HGV Technician

About the role:

As an HGV Technician with Powys County Council, you will be part of a small, skilled team working in one of our two workshops located in Brecon and Newtown. As an Earned Recognition approved maintenance provider, we maintain a diverse fleet including quads, cars, vans, LCVs, HGVs and selected plant machinery. The role involves vehicle inspection, servicing, diagnostics, repairs, and ensuring our fleet remains safe, compliant, and operational for frontline services across the county.

About you:

Mechanical & Electrical Diagnostic Skills

Ability to diagnose, repair and maintain modern HGVs, trailers, light vehicles and associated equipment using diagnostic tools and technical information.

Commitment to Safety & Compliance

Passion for maintaining vehicles to the highest safety standards and ensuring compliance with DVSA regulations, Earned Recognition requirements and workshop procedures.

Problem-Solving Ability

Enjoys identifying faults, finding practical solutions and working independently to minimise vehicle downtime.

Attention to Detail

Takes pride in completing inspections, servicing, repairs and documentation accurately, ensuring vehicles are roadworthy and reliable.

Teamwork & Communication

Works effectively within a small workshop team, communicating clearly with colleagues, supervisors and vehicle operators.

Enthusiasm for Fleet Engineering

A genuine interest in working on a diverse range of equipment, from quads, cars and vans to LCVs, HGVs and plant machinery, with a desire to continuously develop skills and knowledge.

What you will do:

Carry out Planned Maintenance Inspections (PMIs), servicing and safety

inspections on a wide range of vehicles and equipment, ensuring compliance with DVSA standards and Earned Recognition requirements.

Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults using specialist diagnostic equipment, technical manuals and manufacturer information.

Prepare vehicles and trailers for MOT and annual test inspections, undertaking pre-test checks, repairs and rectification work to ensure compliance.

Attend and respond to roadside breakdowns and emergency call-outs, carrying out repairs or recovery arrangements to minimise service disruption.

Complete routine and major repairs on a diverse fleet including quads, cars, vans, LCVs, HGVs and selected plant machinery, maintaining high standards of workmanship.

Accurately record inspections, repairs, defects and parts usage, ensuring all maintenance documentation is completed in line with workshop procedures, legal requirements and fleet management systems.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact:

Shaun Matthews

shaun.matthews@powys.gov.uk

01874 611069

There is no DBS requirement for this position

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Location: Newtown

Salary: Grade 9 Point 23 to Point 25 £35,570 to £37,563 per annum £18.43 to £19.46 per hour

Job reference: HTR1375H

Application closing date: 29/11/2026

Package: 37 hours, Permanent

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time