Workshop Technician

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 27 April 2026
LOCATION
Castle Douglas
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£35,853 / year
CATEGORY
Skilled Trades
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

HGV maintenance PSV maintenance Vehicle maintenance Preventative maintenance LGV licence MOT testing

FULL DESCRIPTION

Workshop Technician

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] is seeking a skilled Vehicle & Plant Mechanic to support its vehicle maintenance operations at our Abercromby workshop in Castle Douglas. You'll be part of a professional, well-organised team working in a modern, fully equipped facility.

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Vehicle & Plant Technician / Mechanic (19/695)

Castle Douglas

£33,621 - £35,853

Vehicle & Plant Mechanic
Location: Abercromby Workshop, Abercromby Depot, Castle Douglas, DG7 1LH
Hours: 36 hours per week, with optional overtime
Pay: Time and a half for regular overtime, double time for unsociable hours

Join Our Team
[Employer hidden] is seeking a skilled Vehicle & Plant Mechanic to support its vehicle maintenance operations at our Abercromby workshop in Castle Douglas. You'll be part of a professional, well-organised team working in a modern, fully equipped facility.

What We Offer

  • 35 days of annual leave (rising to 40 days after 5 years of service)
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • Personal Training Plan tailored to your development
  • IRTEC accreditation in HGV and PSV maintenance
  • All Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uniform provided
  • Specialist tools supplied
  • Overalls laundered and maintained
  • Career progression opportunities within our Transport structure

Your Role You’ll be responsible for maintaining the Council’s wide-ranging fleet, which includes:

  • Small plant equipment
  • Trailers
  • HGVs and buses
  • Minibuses, vans, and cars
  • Specialist vehicles used in front-line operations

Tasks will include scheduled servicing, preventative maintenance, test preparation, and repairs in line with Transport and Health & Safety legislation. There is also potential to train as a Class IV, V, and VII MOT tester.

Additional Requirements

  • Flexibility to support overtime and participate in a standby rota as needed
  • Full driving licence is essential
  • LGV/PSV licence is desirable

With an exciting benefits package, working for [Employer hidden] supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing.  Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more.  Employees also get access to membership of The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

For further information please contact: Jason Currie ([contact hidden])

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