Workshop Technician

Orion Electrotech; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of special purpose vehicles is seeking a skilled Workshop Technician in Preston. This full-time position requires expertise in mechanics, particularly with special purpose vehicles, and a strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics. The successful candidate will deliver high-quality services and repairs, ensuring customer satisfaction. The role offers a supportive work environment, company van, and competitive pay. If you are ready to contribute to excellence in service, apply today.

Benefits

Company van provided

Door-to-door pay arrangement

Bonus and great overtime rates

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for skill development

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified mechanic with relevant experience.
• Experience with special purpose vehicles such as forklifts or cranes is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics required.

Responsibilities

• Perform service repairs efficiently and to high standards.
• Diagnose faults and provide effective solutions.
• Maintain professional housekeeping standards.
• Attend on-site jobs as needed.

Skills

Qualified mechanic or time served

Experience with special purpose vehicles

Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics

Customer and quality focused

Knowledge of diesel and electric engines

Reasonably clean driving licence

Willingness to travel for field service work

Job description

Workshop Technician – Preston

Full-Time 42.5 hours per week

We are a market leader within our industry, building special purpose vehicles, and we’re looking for a qualified mechanicideally with experience inhydraulics and pneumatics to join our team of skilled technicians.

About the Role

As a Workshop Technician, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality service and repairs in a busy workshop environment. You’ll work independently and as part of a team to ensure customer satisfaction and maintain our reputation for excellence. While primarily workshop-based, you must be willing to attend field service work when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out all types of service repairs efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Diagnose faults and provide cost-effective technical solutions.
• Complete all paperwork accurately and on time.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards to ensure a professional image.
• Occasionally attend on-site jobs when required.

Essential Skills & Experience

• • Qualified mechanic or time served
  • Experience with special purpose vehicles (e.g., forklifts, plant equipment, cranes) is ideal
  • Knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics
  • Customer and quality focused
  • Knowledge of diesel and electric engines
  • Reasonably clean driving licence (essential)
  • Willingness to travel for field service work when required
  • Candidates with HGV, forklift, or mobile plant experience have extremely transferable skills and are strongly encouraged to apply

What We Offer

• Full-time position (42.5 hours per week) with potential for additional hours.
• Company van provided
• Door-to-door pay arrangement
• Bonus and great overtime rates
• A supportive team environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and contribute to new ideas.

If you’re ready to take on a role where your expertise makes a real difference, apply today and join a team that values quality, professionalism, and teamwork.

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