Workshop Technician

Amey; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary progression

Pension scheme

24 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Employee discounts

Job summary

Amey seeks a permanent Workshop Technician to join the Fleet & Plant team at Preston Brook Depot in Runcorn. You will inspect, diagnose, maintain and repair a diverse fleet, ensuring safety, performance and reliability.

The role involves workshop-based work with occasional mobile/roadside tasks, and requires adherence to DVSA standards, high-quality workmanship, and good use of diagnostic tools. Amey offers training, benefits and a clear career path.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds or NVQ in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Full UK driving license and HGV License.
• Experience working with vehicles and/or plant equipment.
• Strong fault diagnosis and repair capability.
• Ability to follow procedures and use initiative.
• Attention to detail and quality-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Good organisation and time management.
• Comfortable using digital systems for recording work.
• Experience across a mixed fleet of vehicles and plant.
• Knowledge of DVSA maintenance standards.
• Experience in mobile or roadside repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out inspection, diagnosis, servicing and repair of vehicles, trailers and plant equipment.
• Work within the workshop or via Mobile Service Vehicles (MSVs) as required.
• Perform maintenance in line with manufacturer guidelines and DVSA standards.
• Complete all work to a minimum MOT standard.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults.
• Test functionality of vehicle systems and components.
• Deliver cost-effective repairs within agreed budgets.
• Complete job cards and maintenance records using tablets/PDA devices.
• Conduct road tests to confirm safety and performance.
• Provide roadside support and breakdown assistance when required.
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of all tools and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Adhere to all legal, compliance and Operator Licence requirements.
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Work collaboratively and share knowledge across the team.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Vehicle maintenance

HGV license

DVSA standards knowledge

Digital record-keeping

Education

City & Guilds or NVQ in vehicle maintenance and repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Tablets/PDA devices

Job description

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We have a fantastic opportunity for apermanent Workshop Technicianto join ourFleet & Plant teambased at ourPreston Brook Depot in Runcorn.

At Amey, we deliver essential infrastructure services that keep communities moving. Our Fleet & Plant team is critical in ensuring our vehicles, trailers and plant equipment remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

TheWorkshop Technicianplays an important role in carrying out inspection, diagnosis, maintenance and repair across a diverse fleet, ensuring the highest standards of safety, performance and reliability.

What you’ll do:

• Carry out inspection, diagnosis, servicing and repair of vehicles, trailers and plant equipment
• Work within the workshop or via Mobile Service Vehicles (MSVs) as required
• Perform maintenance in line with manufacturer guidelines and DVSA standards
• Complete all work to a minimumMOT standard
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify electrical, mechanical and hydraulic faults
• Test functionality of vehicle systems and components
• Deliver cost-effective repairs within agreed budgets
• Complete job cards and maintenance records using tablets/PDA devices
• Conduct road tests to confirm safety and performance
• Provide roadside support and breakdown assistance when required
• Ensure safe use and maintenance of all tools and equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe and organised working environment
• Adhere to all legal, compliance and Operator Licence requirements
• Follow Health & Safety procedures at all times
• Work collaboratively and share knowledge across the team

Why Join Us?

At Amey, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer long‑term careers. As one of the top 1% of employers recognised byInvestors in People, we’re committed to your development and wellbeing.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive Salarywith progression opportunities
• Career Developmentwithin a leading infrastructure business
• Training & Developmentto support your qualifications and skills
• Pension Schemewith company contributions
• 24 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, plus option to buy more
• Flexible Benefitsincluding cycle‑to‑work and gym memberships
• Employee Discounts Portal
• Two Paid Volunteering Days per year

What You’ll Bring:

• City & Guilds or NVQ in vehicle maintenance and repair
• Full UK driving license and HGV License
• Experience working with vehicles and/or plant equipment
• Strong fault diagnosis and repair capability
• Ability to follow procedures and use initiative
• Attention to detail and quality‑focused approach
• Strong problem‑solving skills
• Good organisation and time management
• Comfortable using digital systems for recording work
• Experience across a mixed fleet of vehicles and plant
• Knowledge of DVSA maintenance standards
• Experience in mobile or roadside repairs

What You’ll Bring (Behaviours):

• Team player with a proactive approach
• Reliable, organised and safety‑conscious
• Willingness to learn and develop
• Flexibility to meet business needs
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

This role is primarily workshop‑based at Preston Brook, with occasional mobile or roadside work. You will operate in a safety‑critical environment using specialist tools and diagnostic systems.

Application Guidance

At Amey, we embrace diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

As aDisability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.