Workshop Technician

CHRISCROSS INSTALLATIONS LTD; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 44,368 - 48,678; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discount schemes

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Hybrid working

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council seeks a skilled Workshop Technician to service, inspect and repair HGVs, LGVs, and fleet equipment across the GCC/GFRS fleet. You will travel for mobile maintenance and contribute to training and development initiatives.

The role requires strong diagnostic ability, a City & Guilds/NVQ qualification, and experience in a busy workshop. Hybrid training and a clear career pathway are offered with a permanent contract.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic, service and repair experience.
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
• Flexibility and a methodical approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working within a busy workshop.
• Good physical fitness and mobility for vehicle access.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing HGV, LGV and passenger cars, including statutory inspections.
• Inspecting, servicing and repairing specialist fleet equipment.
• Conducting diagnostic investigations across light and heavy fleet & equipment.
• Mobile maintenance, traveling across the county to keep GCC and GFRS vehicles roadworthy.
• Working on fire appliances, pumps, boats, and specialist rescue equipment.
• Servicing portable power units, lighting rigs and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Providing training on equipment used across the GCC/GFRS fleet.
• Supporting equipment readiness for front-line fire appliances.
• Fabrication, engineering, vehicle conversions, and occasional roadside recovery.
• Collection and delivery of vehicles as required.
• Delivering technical training to the wider team.
• Attending locations to support our on-call and out-of-hour cover.

Skills

diagnostic experience

prioritisation

methodical approach

communication & teamwork

workshop experience

physical fitness

professional development

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ

Job description

Workshop Technician – Gloucestershire County Council

We are looking for a skilled Workshop Technician to support frontline public services in Gloucestershire County Council.

Salary: £33,143 – £36,363 per annum. Hours per week: 37.00. Contract: Permanent. Location: Gloucestershire.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and repairing HGV, LGV and passenger cars, including statutory inspections.
• Inspecting, servicing and repairing specialist fleet equipment.
• Conducting diagnostic investigations across light and heavy fleet & equipment.
• Mobile maintenance, traveling across the county to keep GCC and GFRS vehicles roadworthy.
• Working on fire appliances, pumps, boats, and specialist rescue equipment.
• Servicing portable power units, lighting rigs and hydraulic/pneumatic systems.
• Providing training on equipment used across the GCC/GFRS fleet.
• Supporting equipment readiness for front‑line fire appliances.
• Fabrication, engineering, vehicle conversions, and occasional roadside recovery (full training provided).
• Collection and delivery of vehicles as required.
• Delivering technical training to the wider team.
• Attending locations to support our on‑call and out‑of‑hour cover.

Requirements

• Strong diagnostic, service and repair experience.
• Current recognised qualification within the motor industry (City & Guilds / NVQ).
• Ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.
• Flexibility and a methodical approach.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Experience working within a busy workshop.
• Good physical fitness and mobility for vehicle access.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Additional Qualification Expectations

• LGV‑qualified candidates to train and qualify as an HGV technician, including obtaining a Class 2 HGV driving licence.
• HGV technicians to train and qualify as an LGV technician.
• All role‑related training is essential and will be provided.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• 37‑hour working week, Monday–Friday (normal hours).
• Paid standby/on‑call allowances of over £30 per 24 hours.
• Welcome Payment up to £3,500 on top of earnings.
• Training progression to Category C licence.
• Corporate‑provided mechanical tools or replacement tool allowance.
• Corporate Fleet Unit uniform and all PPE.
• Supportive, safe and positive working environment.
• Regular structured supervision and development.
• Full access to specialist and refresher training and clear career‑progression pathways.
• 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 after 5 years.
• Option to purchase up to 10 days additional leave.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Staff discount schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support).
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Access to employee networks.
• Gloucestershire Salary Sacrifice Green Car Scheme (T&Cs apply).

Application

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Workshops Manager Iain Butler via email at [e-mail].

Short‑listed candidates will be contacted by e‑mail and invited to interview.

Additional Information

This position is subject to a standard DBS check. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.