Workshop Stores Technician - Ref: EE10226

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

Job summary

Wmjobs is seeking a Workshop Stores Technician to support the day-to-day operation of our council fleet and Clean & Green stores, ensuring vehicles, equipment and stock are organised and available for essential services.

You will work closely with workshop technicians, contractors and operational teams to support vehicle servicing, stores management and driver compliance, coordinating repairs, tracking stock and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Fleet vehicles experience

Stores/stock control

Organisational skills

Basic mechanical knowledge

Health & safety understanding

Full UK driving licence

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.

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