Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician

AWD online; West of England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice Pension scheme

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Additional Holiday buy back scheme

Overtime opportunity

Eye care vouchers

Commitment to learning and development

Perkbox Employee rewards with benefits

Long service recognition

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician in Bristol to join a busy workshop. You will inspect, service and repair tools and equipment, learning to diagnose faults across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic systems.

With structured in-house and external training, you will build practical skills, work safely in a team, and contribute to equipment readiness for hire. Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:30pm, with overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• Mechanically minded with practical aptitude and confidence using tools.
• Ability to understand how mechanical equipment works and learn fault finding through training.
• Hands-on, safe and high-quality workmanship.
• Willing to assist with inspections, loading/unloading as part of the wider operation.
• Able to prioritise work in a busy environment with a strong work ethic.
• Able to perform physical, hands-on duties when handling tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service, maintain and repair tools and equipment in the workshop to a high standard.
• Identify and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults with training help.
• Prepare equipment for hire, perform safety checks, ensure items are safe and ready for customer use.
• Inspect returned equipment for damage, missing items and cleanliness; report defects.
• Record servicing and repair work accurately using maintenance systems.
• Assist with safe loading/unloading of plant and equipment and day-to-day workshop tasks.
• Maintain a clean, safe workshop and work with colleagues to meet demand and deadlines.
• Participate in structured learning and development to build skills.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Practical aptitude

Tool use

Tools

Tool handling experience

Job description

Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician

A great opportunity for a mechanically minded, practical person who enjoys working with tools and equipment to build their skills in a busy workshop. Direct tool hire experience is not essential: transferable mechanical ability, a hands-on approach and the willingness to learn are key, with structured training and development provided.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Workshop Fitter, Service Technician, Maintenance Fitter, Plant Fitter, Tool Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Workshop Engineer

Successful candidates can expect 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, structured training and career development, overtime opportunities, life assurance and employee discounts.

SALARY: £35,000 - £38,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Bristol, South West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 4:30pm

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician who enjoys practical problem-solving and wants to develop their skills while working on a varied range of small hire equipment, pipe welding tools and general power tools.

The Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician will inspect, service, maintain and repair equipment, learning to diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults while ensuring items are safe and ready for hire.

Previous experience in a Tool Fitter role is not essential. The position could suit someone from an adjacent mechanical, engineering, maintenance or workshop background, or a practically capable candidate with strong mechanical aptitude and confidence using tools and equipment.

With structured in-house and external training available, the Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician can build technical knowledge while contributing to a busy, safety-focused workshop team.

DUTIES

Your duties as the Mechanical Technician / Workshop Technician include:

• Inspection, Servicing and Repair: Inspect, service, maintain and repair tools and equipment in the workshop to a high standard
• Fault Diagnosis: Identify and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and pneumatic faults, using training and guidance where required
• Hire Preparation and Safety: Prepare equipment for hire, complete safety checks and ensure items are safe, compliant and ready for customer use
• Returned Equipment Checks: Inspect returned equipment for damage, missing items and cleanliness, reporting defects or discrepancies
• Maintenance Records: Record servicing and repair work accurately using the company’s maintenance systems
• Loading and Workshop Support: Assist with the safe loading and unloading of plant and equipment and support day-to-day workshop operations
• Housekeeping and Teamwork: Maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop and work with colleagues to meet customer demand and deadlines
• Training and Development: Take part in structured learning and development to build technical knowledge and practical repair skills

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Mechanically minded with strong practical aptitude and confidence using tools and equipment
• Able to understand how mechanical equipment works and develop fault-finding and repair skills through training
• Practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work carefully, safely and to a high standard
• Willing to assist with equipment inspections, workshop tasks and loading or unloading as part of the wider operation
• Able to prioritise work in a busy environment with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Able to carry out the physical, hands-on duties required when working with tools and equipment

DESIRABLE

• Previous experience in mechanical maintenance, servicing, repairs, engineering, fitting or a workshop environment
• Previous tool hire or hire equipment experience

BENEFITS

• Salary sacrifice Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Additional Holiday buy back scheme
• Overtime opportunity
• Eye care vouchers
• Commitment to learning and development with structured in house and external training with career progression
• Perkbox Employee rewards with discounts up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, vouchers, gym membership, plus much more
• Long service recognition