Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced Vehicle and Equipment Technician to join our team. We are flexible on location and are open to the successful candidate being based at any of our locations throughout the Devon and Somerset area (locations are: Barnstaple, Plymouth, and Wellington). Working within our Fleet department you will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,654 - £35,235 per annum + standby allowance (average £3,200 per year) + minimum 28 days leave plus bank holidays & benefits.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection, and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.
Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.
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As our Vehicle & Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for the timely, efficient and cost-effective provision of all aspects of Fleet and Equipment assets whole life maintenance. This includes servicing, maintenance, repair, inspection and changeover of Fire Service vehicles of all classes, ancillary equipment including marine craft, vehicles on contract maintenance, and operational and non-operational equipment. You will be required to provide cover as part of a standby rota, for which you will receive payments in addition to the salary quoted above.
You'll ensure a customer-focused approach is maintained at all times, providing minimal disruption and maximum effectiveness to the end user.
Key responsibilities as our Vehicle & Equipment Technician will include:
* Carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance to a standard suitable for an emergency blue light Service and achieving Firefighter/staff and public safety (to include fault finding, testing and inspection).
* Managing, inspecting and assessing repairs/replacements to components; applying correct testing methods and inspections using specialist testing equipment and being responsible for the safe and appropriate use of such equipment.
* Carrying out assessments/evaluations and providing solutions or options that meet customer requirements with regard to vehicle/equipment repairs, modifications and stowage using workshop tools and specialist equipment.
* Assessing damage to assets and providing/delivering innovative solutions to return business critical assets to operational use whilst not compromising safety or legislation.
* Communicating technical information to a wide range of levels internally and externally and being capable of translating the impact of a technical problem on a user’s business.
* Completing all necessary records for vehicle and equipment maintenance, including electronic job cards, standard test records, spare parts and stock management written reports on condition and written audits as required.
* Undertaking equipment standard testing and the general upkeep of the reserve appliance fleet to maintain a high standard of operational readiness, and carry appliance/reserve vehicle changeovers as and when required.
* Being conditioned to and undertaking the Duty Vehicle and Equipment Technicians standby rota system providing 24-hour cover for vehicle and equipment repair or replacement.
* Driving and road testing light and large goods vehicles and holding a current valid LGV license.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Vehicle and Equipment Technician, please click apply today, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply
You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document to show how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.
* Proven ability to complete tasks within given timescales and set standards.
* Proven recent experience (in last five years) working within a heavy and light vehicles maintenance and repairs environment.
* Vehicle Engineering Qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ/ Equivalent).
* Ability to work effectively and efficiently both as a member of a busy team and on own initiative.
* Holder of current driving licence, if not LGV then car licence with no restrictions in gaining LGV.
* Experience of fault finding and diagnosis in vehicles electrics and electronics.
Please note that the evidence you upload to your application should not exceed 2000 words in total.
Evidence submitted in relation to the essential criteria above will be used to shortlist any applications received.
If you have any queries or would like to speak to someone and find out more about the role, please contact Jason Kiff – Fleet Site Supervisor who line manages this post via email at jkiff@dsfire.gov.uk / or via phone on: 07968 320470.
The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.
Our values
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.
Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.
As a Service and as individuals:
* We are proud to help
* We are honest
* We are respectful
* We are working together
Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve and aspire for this to be reflected within our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs, who share our values, to consider working for us.
Closing Date: 2359hrs Sunday 2nd February 2025
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