Senior Skilled Vehicle & Plant HGV Technician

Sector: N/C – Construction
Location: Stoke-on-Trent, UK
Hourly Rate: £31.21 per hour
Contract Type: 13-Week Locum (Potential to Go Permanent)

Exciting Opportunity:
Take the wheel of your next great career move as a Senior Skilled Vehicle & Plant HGV Technician with Stoke-on-Trent City Council. This 13-week locum contract offers a fantastic chance to showcase your skills and potentially secure a permanent role. Earn £31.21 per hour while gaining diverse hands-on experience with a wide range of vehicles and heavy machinery. Enjoy the benefits of a structured rotating shift pattern, ensuring variety and balance in your working week:

• Shift Option 1: 06:30–14:30 (Mon–Thu) and 06:30–14:00 (Fri)

• Shift Option 2: 08:00–16:00 (Mon–Thu) and 08:00–15:30 (Fri)

Perks and Benefits:

• Full-Time Stability: Secure consistent hours with the potential for a permanent position after the initial 13-week period.

• Competitive Pay: Earn £31.21 per hour for your expertise and dedication.

• Variety of Work: Service and repair a broad mix of vehicles and plant machinery, keeping your skills sharp and your days dynamic.

• Career Progression: Showcase your talent and commitment, opening doors to long-term opportunities.

• Balanced Schedule: Enjoy well-defined shifts that promote a healthy work-life balance.

What You Will Do:

• Service and Maintain: Carry out repairs and maintenance on various vehicles and machinery, including HGVs, ride-on mowers, and JCB loaders.

• Precision Repairs: Conduct trailer and plant equipment repairs to the highest standard.

• Agricultural Expertise: Apply knowledge of agricultural and plant vehicles, ensuring all work meets compliance and performance standards.

• Collaborate Effectively: Work within a skilled team of technicians, sharing knowledge and contributing to a supportive work culture.

• Problem-Solve Dynamically: Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues across a diverse range of vehicles and machinery.

About Stoke-on-Trent:

Stoke-on-Trent is a city that combines industrial heritage with modern vibrancy. Known for its proud pottery legacy, it’s now a thriving hub of engineering and community spirit. Surrounded by scenic countryside and offering affordable living, great amenities, and a welcoming community, Stoke is the perfect place to take your career — and lifestyle — to the next level.

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