Workshop Technician or Trainee

Job Description Join a workshop team where engineers stay for 20-30 years.We’re recruiting for a Senior Workshop Service Technician to join Karcher’s long-standing Banbury workshop team, supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy what they do, know their craft and get stuck in.This isn’t a high-pressure, micromanaged environment. It’s a professional, hands-on workshop where everyone pulls together, there’s good banter, people support each other and experienced engineers take pride in doing a great job.You’ll work on a varied range of industrial cleaning equipment – from commercial pressure washers and scrubber dryers through to larger specialist cleaning machinery – diagnosing faults, servicing, repairing and preparing equipment to a high standard.This role would suit someone from a mechanical, plant, vehicle, agricultural, FLT, powered access or general engineering background who enjoys fault finding, repairs and being part of a close-knit technical team.The Role of Senior Workshop TechnicianDiagnose, service, maintain and repair Karcher industrial cleaning equipment and specialist machineryCarry out fault finding across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systemsConduct pre-delivery inspections (PDI’s) and machine preparationReplace components, complete repairs and maintain high workshop standardsProduce accurate repair documentation and cost estimates using service systemsSupport field engineers and fellow workshop technicians where requiredEnsure tools, equipment and working practices meet safety and quality standardsWork methodically and follow service processes to deliver a high standard of workmanshipWhat We’re Looking ForWe’re open to transferable backgrounds and would love to hear from people with experience such as:Workshop Mechanic | Garage Mechanic / Vehicle Technician | FLT Engineer / Forklift Technician | Plant, Agricultural or Powered Access Engineer | Diesel Technician | Workshop Engineer | Service Technician | Maintenance EngineerYou’ll ideally bring:Strong mechanical fault-finding skillsWorkshop-based service, repair or maintenance experienceGood understanding of engines, hydraulics, electrics/electronics, batteries and mechanical systemsA practical, hands-on mindset and pride in quality workmanshipA methodical approach and willingness to learnGood team fit – someone who enjoys being part of a supportive workshop environmentWhat’s in it for you?Up to £41,110 DOE plus an excellent benefits package, including:25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday offPension, health plan, sick pay and critical illness coverEnd of year discretionary bonusStaff discounts and social eventsOngoing training and career developmentStable Monday-Friday workshop role (8:30am-5:00pm)A genuinely supportive, long-standing team environmentIf you enjoy fault finding, like variety, take pride in quality workmanship and want to be part of a team where people genuinely stay – we’d love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ…