Mechanical Workshop Technician

Join a workshop team where engineers stay for 20-30 years. We're recruiting for a Senior Workshop Service Technician to join Karcher's long-standing Banbury workshop team, supportive environment where people genuinely enjoy what they do, know their craft and get stuck in. This is a Monday to Friday role 8:30 - 5pm.

This isn't a high-pressure, micromanaged environment. It's a professional, hands-on workshop where everyone pulls together, there's good banter, people support each other and experienced engineers take pride in doing a great job.

This role would suit an experienced Service Engineer or Workshop Engineer with a strong background in servicing, maintaining and repairing mechanical equipment. You must have experience working on diesel engines, along with strong mechanical fault finding skills. Experience with plant machinery, commercial vehicles, agricultural equipment, forklifts or similar heavy equipment is essential.

The Role of Senior Workshop Technician

Diagnose, service, maintain and repair Kärcher industrial cleaning equipment and specialist machinery
Carry out fault finding across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Conduct pre-delivery inspections (PDI's) and machine preparation
Replace components, complete repairs and maintain high workshop standards
Produce accurate repair documentation and cost estimates using service systems
Support field engineers and fellow workshop technicians where required
Ensure tools, equipment and working practices meet safety and quality standards
Work methodically and follow service processes to deliver a high standard of workmanshipWhat We're Looking For

We're open to transferable backgrounds and would love to hear from people with experience such as:

Workshop Mechanic | Garage Mechanic / Vehicle Technician | FLT Engineer / Forklift Technician | Plant, Agricultural or Powered Access Engineer | Diesel Technician | Workshop Engineer | Service Technician | Maintenance Engineer

You'll ideally bring:

Strong mechanical fault-finding skills
Workshop-based service, repair or maintenance experience
Good understanding of engines
A practical, hands-on mindset and pride in quality workmanship
A methodical approach and willingness to learn
Good team fit - someone who enjoys being part of a supportive workshop environmentWhat's in it for you?

£41,110 as a starting salary plus an excellent benefits package, including:
25 days holiday + bank holidays + your birthday off
Pension, health plan, sick pay and critical illness cover
End of year discretionary bonus
Staff discounts and social events
Ongoing training and career development
Stable Monday-Friday workshop role (8:30am-5:00pm)
A genuinely supportive, long-standing team environmentIf you enjoy fault finding, like variety, take pride in quality workmanship and want to be part of a team where people genuinely stay - we'd love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed