Job Details
Job title: Equipment Technician
Grade: D
Salary: £31,537 – £33,143 per annum (rising by annual increments to £33,143)
Hours: Full Time, Monday – Friday, 37 hours per week
Monday to Thursday 8am – 4pm, Friday 8am – 3:30pm
Location: Charminster Workshops, DT2 9RP
Appointment type: Permanent
Contact: Kevin Wilson, Equipment Workshop Supervisor – 07831 501399 / k.wilson@dorsetfw.gov.uk
About The Role
Due to internal promotion, we are looking for an Equipment Technician to join our established Equipment Maintenance Team based in Charminster. 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 breathing apparatus, gas‑tight suits, life jackets, fire extinguishers, helmets, working‑at‑height equipment and vehicle stabilisation equipment.
Responsibilities
* Maintain and repair the Service’s equipment, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and available when required.
* Deliver and collect Service vehicles.
* Assist with overall budget management, keep accurate records and liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to diagnose and rectify defects.
Qualifications
* Meet the essential requirements outlined in the Person Specification.
* Strong eye for detail and pride in workmanship.
* Good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
* Prepared to undertake specific training as part of the induction process and to gain post‑entry skills.
* Category C licence (mandatory). If you do not hold a Category C licence, applications will still be considered and a training course may be arranged.
* Ability to fulfil significant travel requirements across Dorset and surrounding areas.
Other Information
* Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance required before offer of employment.
* Pre‑employment checks include identity checks, right to work, medical assessment, satisfactory references, verification of employment history and explanation of employment gaps.
* Adherence to Health Surveillance Programme and attendance of an Occupational Health baseline appointment required upon appointment.
EEO Statement
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit, and staff involved in recruitment and selection undergo unconscious bias training. The service is committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantees an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria.
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