Location: Shire Hall
Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,140 – £36,363 per annum
About the Role
As a Workshop Technician, you’ll work on one of the most diverse and interesting fleets in the region. No two days are the same — and your technical skill will directly support emergency services and essential operations.
Key Responsibilities:
Servicing and repairing HGV, LGV and passenger cars, including statutory inspections
Inspecting, servicing and repairing specialist fleet equipment
Carrying out diagnostic investigations across light and heavy fleet & equipment
Providing mobile maintenance across the county to keep GCC and GFRS vehicles roadworthy
Working on fire appliances, pumps, boats, and specialist rescue equipment
Servicing portable power units, lighting rigs and hydraulic/pneumatic systems
Supporting equipment readiness for front-line fire appliances
Fabrication, engineering, vehicle conversions, and occasional roadside recovery
(Full training provided to a national standard)
Collection and delivery of vehicles as required
Attending and delivering technical training to the wider team
Supporting on-call and out-of-hours cover where requiredEssential Qualifications & Knowledge
City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics Parts 1 & 2 (or equivalent)
National Craftsman Certificate (or equivalent)
LGV/Light Mechanic qualification
LGV Category “C” Driving Licence
GCSEs in English & Maths (or equivalent)
IRTEC Qualification
Basic or Advanced Electrical Diagnostic & Repair Qualification
Water pump knowledge
Hydraulic systems knowledgeExperience Required
Mechanical experience in a busy heavy or light vehicle and/or plant workshop
Experience working with mixed fleets of light and heavy vehicles
Experience with specialist or emergency service vehicles
Competence using computerised diagnostic equipment
Basic fabrication and welding skills
High standard of general engineering ability
Ability to manage work independentlyHow To Apply
If this sounds like the role for you, please email your latest CV to (url removed) or call Harry on (phone number removed) for more information
Salary description
£33143.00 - £36363.00 per year