Workshop Technician

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Title: Workshop Technician
• Job Location: Tri Centre Fire Service HQ
• Salary: £33,143 - £36,363 per annum
• Hours per Week: 37.00
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 27/09/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 14030
• This post is not open to job share

PAY AWARD PENDING AT 3.3% salary will increase to £34,237 - £37,563 per annum/pro rata for part time.

Workshop Technician – Gloucestershire County Council - supporting GFRS

A unique and exciting technical career supporting frontline public services for Gloucestershire County Council.

Join a Team That’s Evolving and Growing

Our Corporate Fleet Unit (CFU) within Gloucestershire County Council is now an established and forward‑thinking department, continually evolving as we modernise how we manage, maintain, procure and innovate across our diverse fleet — including the highly specialised operational fleet of Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service (GFRS).

With ongoing investment in new vehicles, upgraded systems, Electric and low‑emission technologies, advanced equipment and major fleet improvement projects, this is your opportunity to join a service that is growing rapidly and always seeking to improve. Your contribution will help shape the next phase of our development as we push standards higher and deliver an exceptional, resilient fleet for the county.

About the Role

As a Workshop Technician, you’ll work on one of the most diverse and interesting fleets in the region. No two days are the same — and your technical skill will directly support emergency services and essential council operations.

Your day, week, and month could include:

- Servicing and repairing HGV, LGV and passenger cars, including statutory inspections.

- Inspecting, servicing and repairs of specialist fleet equipment.

- Diagnostic investigations across light and heavy fleet & equipment.

- Mobile maintenance, travelling 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.

- 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 to a national standard).

- Collection and delivery of vehicles as required.

- Attending and delivering technical training to the wider team.

- Attending locations to support our on-call and out-of-hour cover.

- You will be reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, Workshops Manager & GFRS Control when on-call.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds. Please note that this role requires a good level of physical fitness and mobility for vehicle access, as well as occasional outdoor work.

Your work will be key to helping frontline services operate smoothly, and you’ll be supported every step of the way.

About You

We are seeking a proactive, skilled, and adaptable Workshop Technician who can work effectively on their own initiative and enjoys a varied workload.

Applicants must hold a minimum recognised technical qualification in motor vehicle maintenance or repair and demonstrate a strong commitment to ongoing professional development.

Candidates who are LGV-qualified will be expected to train and qualify as an HGV technician, including obtaining a Class 2 HGV driving licence. Similarly, HGV technicians will be expected to train and qualify as an LGV technician.

Please note that all role-related training is essential, and applicants are expected to fully commit to completing any additional qualifications required as part of their development within the role. All designated training and specialist equipment training will be provided.

You’ll bring:

- Strong diagnostic, service and repair experience.

- Current Recognised qualification within the motor industry or equivalent. (City & Guilds / NVQ)

- The ability to prioritise and manage workloads effectively.

- Flexibility and a methodical approach.

- Excellent communication and teamwork.

- Experience of working within a busy workshop.

You’ll also need to support our 24/365 call‑out cover for GFRS, taking part in our standby rota. Standby currently operates one week in every four, with paid standby allowances and opportunities for overtime above your basic pay.

What We Offer

- 37‑hour working week, Monday–Friday (normal hours), plus great overtime opportunities.

- Guaranteed Paid, rota’d standby/on‑call allowances of over £30 per 24 hours

- Welcome Payment of up to £3,500 on top of earnings (Subject to T&Cs)

- Training progression to Category C license

- Corporate provided mechanical tools or replacement tool allowance (subject to T&Cs)

- 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).

Interested?

If you’re excited by variety, enjoy working with people, and want to be part of a growing, ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact Workshops Manager Iain Butler via email at Iain.butler@gloucestershire.gov.uk

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

We appreciate your interest; however, feedback will not be available during or after this recruitment process.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Workshop Technician - Job Profile

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.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

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.