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Workshop Technician

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Gloucestershire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

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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