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Workshop Mechanic

Service Care Solutions
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Gloucester, Gloucestershire GL11AP, England

Salary

£30,825 - £33,945 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts

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  • The position is for a Technician at a Gloucester workshop for the Fire and Rescue Service, focusing on vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • Candidates should have mechanical experience in a busy vehicle workshop and possess a City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics qualification.
  • The role offers a competitive salary ranging from £30,825 to £33,945, with sociable hours of 37 per week.
  • Additional benefits include paid standby, overtime, 25.5 days of annual leave, and opportunities for training and development.
  • Applicants must also have basic fabrication and welding skills, experience with computerized diagnostic equipment, and a valid LGV category 'C' driving license.

Are you a skilled and qualified Technician looking for a new challenge? Join our team at our Gloucester workshop, representing the Fire and Rescue Service.

You will provide advice, maintenance & repair expertise over a wide range of vehicles, including, mechanical, auto electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic disciplines primarily to meet the needs of The Fire and Rescue Service.

You will conduct preventative maintenance and repairs on all firefighting vehicles, cars, vans, pick-ups, and other ancillary vehicles including watercraft.



Salary & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary: 30,825 - 33,945
  • Sociable hours, 37 hours per week (6:30 - 15:30 or 9:00 - 17:00)
  • Paid standby and overtime
  • 25.5 days Annual Leave (Rising to 30.5 with length of service)
  • Government pension scheme
  • Employee discounts (includes major supermarkets and high street retailers)
  • Salary sacrifice green car scheme
  • Opportunities for training and development
  • Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities






Key Responsibilities

  • Inspect, maintain, and repair vehicles and equipment
  • Assist with administrative and inspection tasks
  • Use modern tools and computer-based diagnostics
  • Diagnose, repair, and prioritise workloads to ensure compliance
  • Perform basic fabrication and welding for fleet repairs
  • Identify and plan spare parts requirements


About You

  • Mechanical experience in a busy heavy or light vehicle workshop
  • Basic fabrication and welding skills
  • Experience in computerised diagnostic equipment
  • City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics
  • LGV category "C" driving licence
  • IRTEC Qualification



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