Workshop Assistant

The Cumbria County Council; Kendal; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Kendal is seeking a Workshop Assistant to support the Fleet Services Team. The ideal candidate will maintain vehicles, assist with PAT and LOLER testing, and contribute to the efficient operation of the fleet. This full-time role offers competitive benefits, including a pension scheme and enhanced annual leave. The position requires a flexible approach and teamwork to help reduce vehicle downtime and enhance service delivery.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Enhanced annual leave

Various perks and discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to assist with workshop tasks such as maintaining vehicles.
• Experience in conducting PAT and LOLER testing is preferred.
• Flexibility to work in various capacities within the Fleet Team.

Responsibilities

• Support Workshop Supervisors and Mechanics in daily tasks.
• Assist in planning and delivery/collection of vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records for testing conducted.

Skills

Workshop assistance

PAT testing

LOLER testing

Vehicle maintenance

Collaboration

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job reference REQ00000019421 Date posted 14/01/2026 Application closing date 01/02/2026 Location KENDAL Salary £28,598 - £29,540 Package Blank Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Attachments Blank

Location: Kendal
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Our Fleet Services Team undertakes an essential role to ensure a safe and legal operation of the Council's fleet and the workforce driving on behalf of the organisation. This assists in ensuring that the Council is able to fulfil its legal and moral obligations with respect to the provision of a wide range of statutory services.

Our Team is responsible for a mixed fleet of approximately 450 vehicles including waste and recycling, street scene, pool cars, gritters, tipper trucks, coaches, minibuses, library vans and fire appliances. The Team also maintains in excess of 1,000 items of plant including trailers, mowers and other power tools.

Additionally, our Fleet Services Team is responsible for the provision of a fleet management service including the procurement of bulk fuel, fuel cards, the provision of vehicle telematics, administration of the pool cars scheme, vehicle insurance and taxing and support with procurement exercises. Our Team also fulfils a fleet compliance function to ensure that the Council's vehicles and drivers are compliant with the relevant legislation and guidance.

We are looking for a Workshop Assistant to be based at the Council's facilities in Kendal. The successful candidates for this post will be tasked to:

• Support the Workshop Supervisors and Mechanics – including but not limited to, inputting technical data on the fleet management system, sourcing and collection of parts, the creation of job cards, cleaning and light maintenance of vehicles and conducting basic maintenance tasks in the workshop.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and external stakeholders to assist in the delivery of all fleet maintenance functions, to help reduce vehicle downtime and increase vehicle availability.
• Conduct PAT testing and LOLER testing as requested by the Workshop Supervisor, this will include maintaining accurate records for all PAT testing and LOLER testing conducted.
• Assist in the planning and the delivery/collection of the councils fleet of vehicles including LGV, PCV etc to MOT test centres, external dealerships and between Council work locations, this may include Fire appliance change overs.
• Adopt a flexible approach to working within the Fleet Team accepting and embracing the need to assist any service within the Council where fleet support is required.
• Be part of the Fleet Team’s out of hours on-call arrangements when requested.
• Complete and submit regular records for all work conducted, to ensure relevant service areas are recharged in a timely manner.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

For an informal discussion regarding these opportunities and/or to arrange a visit to our workshops please contact Peter Jardine, Business Partner - Fleet Maintenance, at [e-mail] or 07881 682200.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: 1st February 2026

Interview date: TBC

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.