Mechanical Workshop Technician: Hands-On Career & Training

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

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.