Workshop Stores Technician - Ref: EE10226

Walsall Council; Brownhills; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is seeking a hands-on Workshop Stores Technician to support the day-to-day operation of our council fleet and Clean & Green stores. You will help keep vehicles, equipment and stock organised so essential services like waste collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance run smoothly.

The role works with workshop technicians, contractors and operational teams to support vehicle servicing, stores management and driver compliance while maintaining accurate records and stock

Qualifications

• Experience with fleet vehicles or workshop operations.
• Experience in stores or stock control.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Basic mechanical knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Support servicing, MOT/plating and inspections of fleet vehicles and plant.
• Coordinate repairs and breakdowns to minimise vehicle downtime.
• Assist with basic vehicle maintenance (bulbs, wipers, jump starting).
• Manage stock including PPE, tools, parts and equipment.
• Maintain accurate vehicle and stock records.
• Liaise with contractors including tyre suppliers and repair services.
• Support monitoring of driver compliance (licences, CPC and tachographs).
• Assist with fleet damage investigations and insurance claims.

Skills

Fleet experience

Stores / stock control

Organised communication

Basic mechanical knowledge

Tools

Stock control software

PPE management

Job description

Workshop Stores Technician - Ref: EE10226
G6: £32,578 - £35,570 per annum.

We are looking for a Workshop Stores Technician to support the day-to-day operation of our council fleet and Clean & Green stores.

This is a hands-on role helping to keep vehicles, equipment and stock organised and available so essential services such as waste collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance can operate efficiently.

You will work closely with workshop technicians, contractors and operational teams to support vehicle servicing, repairs, stores management and driver compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Support servicing, MOT/plating and inspections of fleet vehicles and plant
• Coordinate repairs and breakdowns to minimise vehicle downtime
• Assist with basic vehicle maintenance (bulbs, wipers, jump starting)
• Manage stock including PPE, tools, parts and equipment
• Maintain accurate vehicle and stock records
• Liaise with contractors including tyre suppliers and repair services
• Support monitoring of driver compliance (licences, CPC and tachographs)
• Assist with fleet damage investigations and insurance claims
• Transport stores and equipment between depots when required
  

What We're Looking For

• Experience with fleet vehicles, plant equipment or workshop operations
• Experience in stores or stock control
• Good organisation and communication skills
• Basic mechanical knowledge
• Understanding of health & safety requirements
• Full UK driving licence
  

Working Pattern

• Monday to Friday
• Some weekend or bank holiday work may occasionally be required
  

Why Join Us?

This role offers a varied workload, opportunities to develop experience in fleet operations, and the chance to support services that make a visible difference to the local community.

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your 'Supporting Information' - reflects your own voice.

This post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.

Closing Date: 9th October 2026