Workshop Mechanic

Salary: £37,602 to £45,564 dependent on skills and experience

Permanent, Full Time (36 hours) Immediate Start Available

About the Role

Are you skilled in the maintenance and repair of vehicles and plant machinery? 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. Your history should include maintaining and repairing both standard and heavy goods vehicles. Your skill set should also encompass strong communication abilities, a proactive approach to problem‑solving, and the capacity to manage and prioritise tasks effectively. As an integral part of our team, your collaborative spirit will contribute to our collective success.

If you are ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure, we look forward to your application.

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. The role supports service delivery by carrying out routine servicing, responding to breakdowns (including call outs), managing necessary parts ordering and documentation, and, where required, 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 the reliability and legal compliance of the Council's vehicles and machinery.

Essential Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Broad knowledge – 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 – to obtain or be 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 Driver's Licence.

Indicative recruitment timeline

Closing Date: Sunday 15th March 2026

Shortlisting Date: W/C 16th March 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer; if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. 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.

We offer a wide range of benefits designed to attract, develop and reward our employees such as 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), flexible working and a generous pension plan.