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 absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. As an Equipment Workshop Supervisor
in our Assets department you will:
Manage one of the two Equipment Maintenance and Repair Teams ensuring the team meets all performance measures agreed with the Equipment Maintenance Manager as directed by the Fleet & Equipment Manager.
Responsible for the security of the equipment workshop facility and coordinate all works services to ensure a safe working environment is maintained.
What makes you our ideal Equipment Workshop Supervisor?
A Level 3 Management qualification or proven relevant supervisory / managerial experience
Experience of managing a maintenance workshop
Experience of repairing and maintaining plant and equipment
Equipment Workshop Supervisor
Salary:
£39,152 - £41,771 per annum (rising by annual increments to £41,771) More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.
Hours:
Full Time - 37 hours per week
Location:
This role is based at Charminster Workshop with very limited opportunities to work from home.
Appointment Type:
Permanent
Contact:
For a chat about this post, please contact
Phillip Searle, Fleet and Equipment Manager
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The closing date for applications is
Sunday 15 March 2026 (midnight).
For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.
There is a requirement to have a Category C licence for this role however if you do not currently hold this type of licence we would still encourage you to apply and we can consider putting the successful applicant through a course. You must be able to fulfil the significant travel requirements of the role. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only. The majority of the work is based in Dorset, however you will be required to travel across Dorset & Wiltshire to attend meetings.
If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still 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 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, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
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.
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