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