Salary: £30,559 per annum rising by annual increments to £32,115. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.
Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:00
Friday 08:00 to 15:30
Appointment Type: Permanent
Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Lyndon Grygiel, Vehicle Workshop Supervisor on 01722 691352 or email lyndon.grygiel@dwfire.org.uk
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 27th April 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Wednesday 7th May 2025 at the Dorchester Workshops.
About the role
We are looking for an Equipment Technician to join our established Fleet and Equipment Team in Dorchester. This is a great opportunity to ensure operational equipment is maintained and ready for use by operational firefighting crews.
Full training will be provided for the successful postholder on equipment such as ladders, Holmatro equipment, portable water pumps, and ventilation fans. If you have a background in engineering or working on plant/gardening machinery, this may be a great role for you. Some courses may require you to stay away, but notice will be provided.
The role offers variety as the postholder will also assist with the delivery and collection service of vehicles across the County, including white fleet and fire engines. This requires applicants to have a Category C Licence; however, if you do not currently hold this type of licence, we encourage you to apply, and we can consider putting the successful postholder through a course as this is ultimately an essential requirement for the job role.
If this role sounds like something that may suit your skill set or a field of work that you think you have transferable skills for, then we encourage you to complete the application form.
As an Equipment Technician in the Fleet Team, you will:
* Be responsible for the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of equipment, ensuring all work is carried out to the required standard.
* Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to diagnose and rectify defects, ensuring any work performed is completed to the appropriate standard.
* Proactively encourage and assist in the delivery of all vehicle workshop health and safety policies and procedures.
What makes you our ideal Equipment Technician:
* You will be able to fulfil all essential requirements of the role as detailed on the Person Specification.
* You will have experience of undertaking practical tasks such as the inspection, testing, maintenance, and repair of a wide range of equipment.
* You will be able to maintain accurate electronic records and update electronic systems/software.
* You will have excellent communication and time management skills.
* You will have the ability to follow processes and interpret technical manuals.
For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.
We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer:
* A generous annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 30 days per annum after five years’ Service.
* A variety of family-friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
* Access to a variety of health & well-being services
* Emergency Service Blue Light Card
Other Information:
* You must have a full current driving licence (Category C) and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required; however, a Service vehicle may be available.
* If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
* A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to the offer of employment.
* Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, negative drug test, and receipt of satisfactory references.
* Upon appointment, you will be required to adhere to the requirements of a Health Surveillance Programme and attend an Occupational health appointment for baseline readings.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier.
To find out more and apply:
Please note we do not accept CVs in place of application forms.
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We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances.
If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website.
For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes.
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