Master Technician Workshop · Brook Farm, Gloucestershire

Smith’s Gloucester Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run transportation company in the South-West of England is seeking an experienced Master Technician for its busy HGV workshop. This role involves diagnosing and repairing vehicle electrical systems and ensuring high-quality repairs are completed on time. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong technical skills, leadership qualities, and an eagerness to maintain the highest standard in vehicle servicing. The position offers flexible hours and competitive pay based on experience.

Benefits

Flexibility on hours

Overtime offered at enhanced rate

Life Assurance Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Corporate gym membership discount

Annual Salary Review

Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire)

Boot allowance

Paid break

Progression opportunities

24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Qualifications

• Strong technical expertise in vehicle repair.
• Experience in HGV diagnostics and repairs.
• Ability to offer technical advice and training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair vehicle electrical systems.
• Perform timely repairs on HGVs as per standards.
• Train and advise workshop technicians.

Skills

Diagnostics

Vehicle electrical systems

Fault finding

Job description

Who are we?

Smiths (Gloucester) Ltd is a family run business owned and run by the Smith family since 1982. Smiths has grown from a single owner-operated plant hire company to a multifaceted group with family values still firmly at the heart of each project undertaken. With depots in Avonmouth, Cardiff, Gloucester, Stonehouse and Tewkesbury we operate predominately across the South-West of England. We specialise in Construction, Waste Management, Plant Hire, Demolition and Transport operations.

We are looking for an experienced and highly skilled Master Technician to join our busy HGV transport workshop. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical expertise, leadership ability, and a passion for keeping vehicles on the road to the highest standard.

This role is based on a 7:00am – 5:00pm schedule, though we are open to discussing alternative arrangements for the right applicant.

Hourly rate: Up to£23 dependent on experience.

What can we offer you?

• Flexibility on hours
• Overtime offered at an enhanced rate
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Corporate gym membership discount
• Annual Salary Review
• Employee discount (50% on Skip Hire, other discounts on group services)
• Boot allowance
• Paid break
• Progression opportunities
• 24 hour unlimited access to mental health support

Responsibilities for the job role:

• Diagnostics, fault finding and repair of vehicle electrical systems
• Undertake timely repairs of HGVs in accordance with manufacturer technical standards and timeframes.
• Offer Technical advice to workshop technicians with a strong focus on training & development.
• Identify & diagnose defects on vehicles and ancillary equipment, including mechanical and electrical issues.
• Carry out 6 weekly inspections to a high standard, ensuring all defects are identified and repaired, with a strong focus on ‘first time fix’.
• Inspect and prepare vehicles for MOT, ensuring all vehicles exceed the standard required.
• Carry out electrical repairs on a range of specialist commercial vehicles.
• Repair ‘damage’ defects to a high standard with a focus on upholding our brand image.

What are our core values?

If these values align with yours you are in the right place!

Honesty - We believe that honesty in all matters is the best policy.

Family values - We operate as a family unit with high moral standards, discipline and respect.

Hardworking - We are certain that nothing is impossible if you work hard enough at it.

Reliability - We pride ourselves on not letting people down and being true to our word.

Environmental sustainability - We aim to minimise the impact that our company has on the environment by reducing emissions and waste, and recycling a large proportion of our waste (90% plus). We truly believe in a greener future for generations to come.

Please apply if you are interested in this role and we will come back to you.