Description HGV/LGV Vehicle Technician Technical 1C Publish date: Thursday 23 rd January 2025 Closing date: Monday 03rd March 2025 at 12.00 Noon £37,035 – £38,626 4% inconvenience allowance (£38,516 - £40,171). You will also be contracted to participate in a call-out system for which you will receive an extra payment. You will be entitled to 29 days annual leave, rising to 34 days after 5 years. You will also receive a further 8 days Bank Holiday entitlement. Working Hours 37 Hour week – consisting of 2 work patterns Early work pattern 07.00hrs – 15.00hrs Monday – Thursday 07.00hrs – 14.30hrs Friday Late Pattern 11.00hrs – 19.00hrs Monday-Thursday 11.00hrs - 18.30hrs Friday West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people. Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’. This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities. An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transport Engineering workshops, based in Perry Barr Birmingham, for a forward-thinking individual, who can manage their own workload efficiently. Your responsibilities will include carrying out servicing and repairs to a varied fleet of LGV/PCV emergency vehicles along with vans, cars and ancillary equipment at our main workshop based in Perry Barr Birmingham, or on location at nominated departments or Stations within the West Midlands area. We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the aptitude to manage multiple technical / practical disciplines to a consistently high-quality standard. You will be required to process all documentation associated within your role. You will also be expected to work individually or as part of a team and mentor apprentices where necessary. Responsibilities work to a consistently high standard able to manage your own workload effectively have good communication skills be able to work as part of a team or individually when required be prepared to mentor and work with apprentices as necessary flexible in your approach to changing task deadlines. Experience and skills Essential skills or experience full light vehicle driving licence can undertake physically strenuous tasks and have a strong knowledge of manual handling principles willing to attend training courses both in house and away from home if necessary knowledge of the construction and use regulations trade qualifications City and guilds or NVQ equivalents to level 3, National craft Certificate (Or Equivalent) LGV/PCV category C licence. Training will be given to the correct candidate. Desirable skills or experience Knowledge of vehicle electrics, hydraulics, plant maintenance, vehicle recovery and attendance of vehicle manufacturers courses PCV cat D licence able to wear respiratory equipment if necessary. Benefits We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including: clean and modern working environment. ongoing training. all relevant personal protective equipment is provided free, on-site gym facilities free, on-site parking. We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility, including OH health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors. In addition, employees have access to: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme wellbeing programmes ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers, through partner schemes Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee), with access to discounted products and services. Diversity We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups. WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references. How to apply Send your CV and answer the questions, detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role. Questions If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Steven Dawson on 0121 380 7568 or by email at steven.dawsonwmfs.net Job Summary