Workshop Technician

Workshop Technician 
Location: Shire Hall (GL1 2TG)
Organisation: Gloucestershire County Council
Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum + welcome payment up to £3,500
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 08:30-16:30)
Positions Available: 2
 
About the Role
Join a highly skilled team supporting frontline emergency and public services across Gloucestershire. As a Workshop Technician, you''ll work on one of the region''s most diverse fleets — from cars and HGVs to fire appliances, boats, and specialist rescue equipment.
This is a hands-on, varied role where your expertise directly contributes to keeping essential services operational and safe.
 
Key Responsibilities
Your role will include:

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing HGVs, LGVs, cars, and specialist fleet equipment
• Conducting statutory inspections and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing faults using modern computerised diagnostic tools
• Working on fire appliances, pumps, boats, lighting rigs, and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
• Carrying out fabrication, welding, and vehicle conversions
• Providing mobile maintenance across sites and roadside recovery (training provided)
• Supporting operational readiness of emergency service vehicles
• Maintaining accurate job records and documentation
• Participating in an on-call rota for out-of-hours support

About You
We''re looking for a skilled and adaptable technician with:
Essential Experience & Skills

• Experience in a busy vehicle or plant workshop (light or heavy vehicles)
• Strong mechanical and general engineering ability
• Diagnostic and fault-finding experience
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics (or equivalent)
• LGV (Category C) driving licence
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Maths

Desirable

• IRTEC certification
• Welding/fabrication experience
• Experience with emergency or specialist vehicles
• Auto-electrical diagnostics qualification

Special Requirements

• Must live within 30 miles of Gloucester
• Willingness to work outdoors and maintain physical fitness
• Participation in on-call rota (additional allowance paid)
• Commitment to health & safety and continuous professional development

Why Join Us?

• Work on unique and specialist emergency service vehicles
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive team environment
• Make a real impact on frontline public services
• Competitive salary + welcome bonus

How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed based on CV and interview.

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