Equipment Technician – Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service
Closing and Interview date:The closing date for applications isSunday 3 August 2025(midnight).It is intended that interviews will take place onWednesday 13 August 2025.Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.
About the role
Due to internal promotion, we are looking for an Equipment Technician to join our
established Equipment Maintenance Team based in Trowbridge.
This is a great opportunity to join a team where you can make a difference by ensuring
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 to name a few. If you have a background in engineering or working on plant/gardening machinery, then 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 would still 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.
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 would encourage you to complete the application form.
If you would like to request a visit to the Trowbridge Workshop, then please contact Tom on the details above.
As an Equipment Technician you will:
* Be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Service’s equipment, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and available when required.
* Be responsible for the delivery and collection Service.
* Assist with overall budget management, keep accurate records and liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to diagnose and rectify defects.
What makes you our idealEquipment Technician:
* You will meet the essential requirements as outlined in the Person Specification.
* You will have a strong eye for detail, taking care and pride in the work, you carry out.
* You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
* You will be prepared to undertake specific training required as a part of the induction process, as well as be willing to gain post entry skills.
For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.
Other Information
* You must have a full current driving licence including 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. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.
* AStandardDisclosure & 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, negative drug test, 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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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. Without them, we couldn’t do it.
We offer a wide range ofemployee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. 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.
Salary: £30,559 per annum rising by annual increments to £32,115
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