Walsall Council
Workshop Stores Technician - Ref: EE10226
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Workshop Stores Technician - Ref: EE10226
G6: £32,578 - £35,570 per annum.
We are looking for a Workshop Stores Technician to support the day-to-day operation of our council fleet and Clean & Green stores.
This is a hands-on role helping to keep vehicles, equipment and stock organised and available so essential services such as waste collection, street cleansing and grounds maintenance can operate efficiently.
You will work closely with workshop technicians, contractors and operational teams to support vehicle servicing, repairs, stores management and driver compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Support servicing, MOT/plating and inspections of fleet vehicles and plant
- Coordinate repairs and breakdowns to minimise vehicle downtime
- Assist with basic vehicle maintenance (bulbs, wipers, jump starting)
- Manage stock including PPE, tools, parts and equipment
- Maintain accurate vehicle and stock records
- Liaise with contractors including tyre suppliers and repair services
- Support monitoring of driver compliance (licences, CPC and tachographs)
- Assist with fleet damage investigations and insurance claims
- Transport stores and equipment between depots when required
What We're Looking For
- Experience with fleet vehicles, plant equipment or workshop operations
- Experience in stores or stock control
- Good organisation and communication skills
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Understanding of health & safety requirements
- Full UK driving licence
Working Pattern
- Monday to Friday
- Some weekend or bank holiday work may occasionally be required
Why Join Us?
This role offers a varied workload, opportunities to develop experience in fleet operations, and the chance to support services that make a visible difference to the local community.
View Job Description and Employee Specification
https://uat-ace-walsall.pantheonsite.io/sites/default/files/2026-05/0177_JD_Workshop
Stores Technician 13 07 2017 COMPLETE.pdf
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Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet
https://go.walsall.gov.uk/sites/default/files/2023-12/Information for
Applicants 2023_0.pdf for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
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Closing Date: 9th October 2026
Here at Walsall, we want to attract the best talent. That's why - as well as a satisfying and rewarding job - we offer a range of attractive benefits
https://go.walsall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers-/benefits-of-working-for-us. Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
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Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
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