Key Information
- Job title: Equipment Technician (Fleet)
- 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
- Location: Charminster Workshops, DT2 9RP
- Appointment type: Permanent
About the Role
We are looking for an Equipment Technician to join our established Fleet and Equipment Team in Charminster. You will 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 ladders, Holmatro equipment, portable water pumps and ventilation fans. A background in engineering or working on plant/gardening machinery is an advantage.
The role also involves assisting with the delivery and collection service of vehicles across the County, including white fleet and fire engines. A Category C licence is required; if you do not hold one we will consider training.
Responsibilities
- Inspect, test, maintain and repair a wide range of equipment, ensuring all work is carried out to the required standard.
- Liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to diagnose and rectify defects, ensuring any work performed is completed to the appropriate standard.
- Proactively encourage and assist in the delivery of all vehicle workshop health and safety policies and procedures.
Ideal Equipment Technician
- Fulfil all essential requirements of the role as detailed on the Person Specification.
- Have experience of undertaking practical tasks such as inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of equipment.
- Maintain accurate electronic records and update electronic systems/software.
- Possess excellent communication and time‑management skills.
- Follow processes and interpret technical manuals.
Benefits
- Flexi‑time scheme
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave allowance of 27 days per annum plus 8 bank holidays (pro‑rated), rising to 30 days after five years of service.
- Family‑friendly schemes including 39 weeks’ full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria).
- Access to a range of health & well‑being services.
- Emergency Service Blue Light Card.
Other Information
- Must have a full current driving licence (Category C) and be able to fulfil travel requirements; service vehicle may be provided but is manual transmission only.
- Applicants unable to drive due to a disability may still apply and reasonable adjustments can be explored.
- Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance will be undertaken prior to offer.
- Offer of employment will be subject to full pre‑employment checks, including identity, right to work, medical, references and employment history verification.
- Health Surveillance Programme and occupational health baseline appointment required upon appointment.
- Information on raising tax awareness and pension considerations is available upon request.
EEO Statement
We welcome the application from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit. Staff involved in recruitment and selection receive unconscious bias training. We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria. International qualifications must be accompanied by official evidence of equivalence to UK qualifications.
Contact
For a chat about this post, please contact Lyndon Grygiel, Vehicle Workshop Supervisor on 07785 118635 or Lyndon.Grygiel@dwfire.org.uk.
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