Workshop Technician

Thrive Group; Westbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Company mobile phone

Permanent position

Overtime available

Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

Job summary

Thrive Group are seeking a hands-on Workshop Technician in Westbury to join a permanent team. You will work with agricultural machinery and a range of equipment, focusing on servicing, maintenance and repair in a practical, team-based environment.

Experience in a workshop or vehicle maintenance setting is valued. NVQ Vehicle Maintenance is advantageous; a positive, proactive attitude and willingness to learn are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a workshop environment is preferred.
• A practical, hands-on approach with a positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, maintenance, inspection and repair of agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Use a range of hand tools and workshop equipment.
• Identify faults and help carry out repairs.
• Prepare machinery for service and inspection.
• Maintain a clean and organised workshop.
• Learn from experienced engineers and technicians.

Skills

Mechanically minded

Hands-on

Team player

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Confident with hand tools

Education

NVQ in Vehicle Maintenance

Tools

Workshop equipment

Job description

Thrive Group are delighted to be working with an established and well-respected business in Westbury, who are looking to appoint a hands-on Workshop Technician to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is mechanically minded, enjoys working with their hands and has a genuine interest in machinery, vehicles or engineering.

You don't need to come from an agricultural background. Experience working with cars, vans, HGVs, plant machinery or other mechanical equipment would be equally relevant. Most importantly, we're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and a practical, hands-on approach.

What you'll be doing

• Working as part of an experienced workshop team, you will assist with the servicing, maintenance, inspection and repair of a range of agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Assisting with the servicing and maintenance of machinery and equipment.
• Carrying out general mechanical repairs and maintenance.
• Using a range of hand tools, workshop tools and equipment.
• Helping to identify mechanical faults and carry out repairs.
• Preparing machinery and equipment for service and inspection.
• Keeping the workshop clean, tidy and organised.
• Working alongside experienced engineers and technicians.
• Learning new skills and developing your mechanical knowledge.

What we're looking for

• A mechanically minded individual who enjoys practical, hands-on work.
• Previous experience in a workshop, garage, vehicle maintenance or mechanical environment.
• Experience working on cars, vans, HGVs, plant or agricultural machinery would be beneficial.
• Confident using hand tools and basic workshop equipment.
• NVQ qualifications in Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance or a similar discipline would be advantageous.
• A willingness to learn, take direction and develop new skills.
• A reliable, positive and hardworking attitude.
• Someone who enjoys being part of a team and takes pride in doing a good job.

What you'll receive in return

• Competitive salary
• Overtime available
• Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• Company service van
• Company mobile phone
• Permanent position with an established business
• Varied workshop and customer-site based role