Workshop Mechanic

Workshop Mechanic

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

Contract: Permanent, Full Time (36 hours)

Start: Immediate Start Available

Location: Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom

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.

• 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.
• Carry out routine servicing, respond to breakdowns (including call-outs), manage parts ordering and documentation.
• Perform MOT testing where required or transport vehicles for MOT inspections.
• Work independently, communicate effectively with staff and the public, and meet required deadlines.

• Broad knowledge – hands‑on experience 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 – 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, remain effective under pressure and in emergency situations, and an enthusiastic and adaptable approach to learning.
• Qualification – category C licence, Level 3 NVQ, Level 2 City & Guilds or equivalent motor vehicle service and repair qualifications and Full UK Drivers Licence (or willingness to obtain).

• Closing Date:
  Sunday 15th March 2026
• Shortlisting Date: W/C 16th March 2026
• Interview Date:
  To Be Confirmed

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.

• 40 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
• Flexible working
• Generous pension plan

Job Reference: randw/TP/621/9050

Job Category: Mechanics

Business Unit: ECS – Highway Operations and Street Scene

Posted on: 26 February 2026

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