Workshop Technician

Orion Electrotech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Training programme

Team environment

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Bristol is seeking a skilled Workshop Technician to join our Avonmouth workshop, delivering high-quality servicing, maintenance and repairs.

You will diagnose faults, carry out service work, complete paperwork accurately and maintain a clean, organised workspace, with occasional on-site duties.

We offer a supportive team, overtime opportunities and access to industry-leading training to develop your skills further.

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic or time-served technician
• Experience with special purpose vehicles (e.g., plant equipment, cranes, forklifts)
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is advantageous
• Strong customer focus and commitment to quality
• Understanding of diesel and electric engines
• A reasonably clean driving licence
• HGV, forklift, or mobile plant backgrounds will transfer easily to this role

Responsibilities

• Carry out service and repair work to high standards
• Diagnose faults and provide cost-effective technical solutions
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time
• Maintain a clean, organised working area in the workshop
• Attend occasional onsite jobs as required

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Time-served technician

Special purpose vehicles experience

Hydraulics & pneumatics knowledge

Customer focus

Diesel & electric engines

Clean driving licence

HGV/forklift/mobile plant experience

Job description

Workshop Technician - Bristol

We are a market-leading manufacturer of special purpose vehicles, and we're seeking a skilled and motivated Workshop Technician to join our high 'performing team in Avonmouth.

About the Role

As a Workshop Technician, you will be responsible for delivering high quality servicing, maintenance, and repairs within a busy workshop environment. Working both independently and alongside other technicians, you will help ensure customer satisfaction and uphold our reputation for excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of service and repair work efficiently and to the highest standards
• Diagnose faults and provide practical, cost 'effective technical solutions
• Complete all required paperwork accurately and on time
• Maintain a clean, organised working area to support a professional workshop image
• Attend occasional onsite jobs as required

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified mechanic or time 'served technician
• Experience working with special purpose vehicles (e.g., plant equipment, cranes, forklifts)
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is advantageous
• Strong customer focus and commitment to quality
• Understanding of diesel and electric engines
• A reasonably clean driving licence
• Candidates with HGV, forklift, or mobile plant backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply—your skills transfer seamlessly to aWorkshop Technicianrole

What We Offer

• Full time position with opportunities for additional hours
• Generous overtime rates and bonus scheme
• Access to recognised, industry leading training
• A supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to contribute new ideas and develop your skillset further

Alternative job titles for this position include: Service Technician, Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Technician, Vehicle Technician, Plant Technician, Engineering Technician, HGV Technician, Field Service Technician, Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer (Workshop), Workshop Engineer, Workshop Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Plant Fitter, Mobile Plant Technician, Hydraulic Technician, Pneumatics Technician, Heavy Equipment Technician, Repair Technician, and Workshop Mechanic.

If you're ready to bring your expertise to a company that values quality and craftsmanship, we'd love to hear from you. Take the next step in your career as a Workshop Technician.