Workshop Mechanic

Location Gloucester
Job type Permanent
Salary £30,825 - 33,945 per year
Reference 221099

Sanctuary Personnel are looking for a Workshop Mechanic to work on an Permanent basis with Gloucestershire Council.

This role is paying from £30,825,00 - £33.945.00 Per Annum

Full time – 37 Hours per week. Shifts can be 6:30am - :3:30 pm or 9am – 5pm and opportunity for overtime.

  • Paid rota'd Standby payments.
  • Access to relevant training and career progression.
  • Annual leave of 25.5 days (pro rata) up to 30.5 days (pro rata) after 5 years employment.
  • Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers.               

The Job-

As a member of the Corporate Fleet Unit (CFU) workshops team based at the Tri Centre Workshops, you will contribute to the high standard of maintenance of the fleet of vehicles and equipment for Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service (GFRS) and Gloucestershire County Council (GCC). You should 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, and Gloucestershire County Council (GCC).

  • To conduct inspection, preventative maintenance, and repair on a wide range of vehicles and plant including electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic equipment in the Workshop, at Fire Stations, at incidents, at Gloucestershire County Council sites and at the roadside.
  • To assist in the administrative and inspection tasks to meet the business needs of the service area. Supporting the wider Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service and Corporate Fleet Unit team as required.
  • To use modern techniques and equipment as necessary, including computer based diagnostic equipment.

Applicant Requirement-

  • City & Guilds Motor Vehicle Mechanics parts 1 & 2, passes & National Craftsman Certificate or equivalent.
  • LGV/Light Mechanic qualification
  • LGV category “C” driving licence.