Workshop Technician

Orion Electrotech; Castle Donington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Bonus scheme

Industry-leading training

Collaborative team environment

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Orion Electrotech in Castle Donington is seeking a skilled Workshop Technician to join our busy workshop team. You will carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on specialist vehicles, working independently and with colleagues to meet the highest standards.

The role offers full-time hours, generous overtime rates and a bonus scheme, plus access to industry-leading training. You will have opportunities to apply and expand your skills in a supportive, quality-focused environment, with chances

Qualifications

• Qualified mechanic or time-served technician with relevant workshop experience.
• Experience with special purpose vehicles (plant, cranes, forklifts).
• Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics is advantageous.
• Strong customer focus and commitment to quality.
• Understanding of diesel and electric engines.
• Valid driving licence (clean).
• HGV / forklift / mobile plant backgrounds encouraged; transferable skills welcome.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repairs to high standards.
• Diagnose faults and provide cost-effective solutions.
• Complete paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain a clean, organised workshop area.
• Occasional on-site visits as required.

Skills

Qualified mechanic

Time-served technician

Special purpose vehicles experience

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Customer focus

Diesel & electric engines

Clean driving licence

HGV/forklift/mobile plant

Job description

Workshop Technician – Castle Donington

Are you an experienced Workshop Technician looking to take the next step in your career? 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 Castle Donington.

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 on‑site 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 a Workshop Technician role

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

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values quality and craftsmanship, we’d love to hear from you.

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.