Workshop Mechanic
Salary: £37,602 to £45,564 dependent on skills and experience
Employment: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours)
Start date: Immediate Start Available
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Transport Technician to ensure the smooth operation of our fleet. The ideal candidate will possess a robust working knowledge of vehicle inspectorate standards, MOT testing standards, and electrical hydraulic systems. Your expertise will be crucial in servicing and repairing a variety of plant machinery.
We value experience and are looking for someone with a proven track record as a workshop/transport technician/mechanic, with experience maintaining and repairing both standard and heavy goods vehicles. Strong communication, proactive problem‑solving and ability to manage and prioritise tasks are required. Collaboration and a spirit of teamwork are essential.
Objective of the role
To ensure the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the Council’s fleet by inspecting, diagnosing, repairing and maintaining a wide range of vehicles and plant equipment to DVSA standards. Duties include routine servicing, responding to breakdowns, managing parts ordering and documentation, and performing MOT testing or transporting vehicles for MOT inspections. The post holder must work independently, communicate effectively with staff and the public, and meet required deadlines to maintain reliability and legal compliance.
Essential Qualifications, Skills And Experience
- Broad knowledge and hands‑on experience in maintaining HGVs, light vehicles, welfare buses, commercial vehicles and plant equipment.
- Strong diagnostic capability, including use and interpretation of computerised diagnostic tools for petrol, diesel, light and heavy vehicles.
- Expertise in specialised systems, including vehicle‑mounted cranes, electro‑hydraulic equipment and passenger/goods tail‑lift systems.
- Knowledge of Road Transport Motor Vehicle Regulations and mixed fleet operations.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, able to work with staff and the public at all levels.
- Ability to manage and prioritise varied workloads, remaining effective under pressure and in emergency situations, with an enthusiastic and adaptable approach to learning.
- Qualifications: willing to train for a category C licence, Level 3 NVQ and Level 2 City & Guilds or equivalent motor vehicle service and repair qualifications and a full UK Drivers Licence.
Recruitment Timeline
Closing Date: Sunday 31st May 2026
Shortlisting Date: W/C 1st June 2026
Interview Date: TBC
Equality and Diversity
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.
Disability Confident and Reasonable Adjustments
We are a Disability Confident employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.
Safeguarding
We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Benefits
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop and reward our employees, including 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.
Richmond and Wandsworth Councils
Attached documents: Job Profile.
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