Job Details:
Salary Range: £28,624 - £30,060 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 12 December 2024
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (HIWFRS) have established a Corporate Services Strategic Plan which sets out the forward direction of the organisation's property estate and how this will be managed and maintained. This includes working with other public-sector organisations to share properties, embed principles of our property and estates strategy and provide first class facilities and maintenance management across the county.
The Property & Facilities department are looking for a Building Maintenance Technician (Grounds Maintenance) with experience of working within a multiskilled environment to join the team in this exciting phase of team development to deliver in house facilities management. In the role, you will work in a team of 8 (eight) across Hampshire & the Isle of Wight to help deliver in house compliance checks, practical training set up and minor building repair works across the estate as part of the Property & Facilities team, under the guidance and direction of the Building Maintenance Supervisor, ultimately reporting to the Senior Projects and Maintenance Manager.
To be successful in the role, your will have appropriate experience and/or qualifications in estate maintenance and repair preferably having a background in a trade (Electrical, Mechanical, Building Fabric, etc.) or previously worked in a fire and rescue service in a similar role. You will need to be able and willing to develop new skills and be adaptable to the business needs. Suitable training will be provided where necessary to help carry out full scope of duties.
Additional Information:
Building Maintenance Technician (Grounds Maintenance) Job Description and Person Specification
HIWFRS Values:
* Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
* Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
* Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
* Playing Our Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Standard DBS Check and Non-Police Personnel Vetting. Further information about this process will be provided to successful candidates. Candidates must have resided in the UK for a minimum of 3 years for the Non-Police Personnel Vetting in order for clearance to be obtained.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Callum Sanderson, Building Maintenance Supervisor on 07866 991425.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.