Equipment Workshop Technician

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Colchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive fire service company in Colchester is seeking an Equipment Workshop Technician. This crucial role involves the repair and maintenance of firefighting equipment across Essex. Applicants should have mechanical repair skills and experience in a workshop environment. Support for career development is provided in a diverse and inclusive culture. The position offers competitive salary and permanent contract with 37 hours per week.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Commitment to employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Previous experience in plant, automotive or workshop-based environment is essential.
• Must have good levels of skill in mechanical repair.
• Willingness to learn and receive training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the latest firefighting equipment.
• Work together with firefighters and support staff.
• Commission new equipment.
• Repair equipment defects.
• Modify vehicle equipment stowage.

Skills

Mechanical repair skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a workshop environment

Education

Full Driving Licence

Experience as a Technician or Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Equipment Workshop Technician

Contract: Permanent

WorkingHours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £34,434.00 – £37,280.00 (Plus an additional 11% Market Supplement)

Location: Fleet Workshops, Lexden

Closing Date: 30 September 2025

The Role

The Equipment Workshop Technicians role is critical to ensure our life saving equipment works first time, every time. This is a diverse role that covers repair and maintenance of thousands of items of equipment across Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, ranging from light portable pumps to hydraulic cutting equipment. Any relevant specialist training will be provided to the right candidate.

If you’re looking for an engineering or mechanical repair role that gives you an incredible amount of job satisfaction in a friendly inclusive environment, then look no further. The job varies day to day depending on the needs of the organisation and we are more than willing to support the development of individuals that would like to further their careers. We pride ourselves on having the best fleet and equipment standards possible, which means you’ll need an eye for detail and have the standards to match our expectations. We pull out all the stops when required to ensure the crews and support staff can keep Essex safe, but we also strive to ensure a great work-life balance with great working conditions and hours to support this.

What You Will Be Working On

• Maintaining the latest firefighting equipment
• Working together with firefighters and support staff
• Commissioning new equipment
• Repairing equipment defects
• Modifying vehicle equipment stowage to suit
• Working across the county at stations and incidents

What Are We Looking For?

We are looking for someone with an eye for detail that takes pride in their work. Previous experience in plant, automotive or a workshop-based environment is essential as you’ll need to have a good level of skill in mechanical repair; in return you’ll be given all the training and specialist tools required for the job and a great knowledgeable team to support you doing this.

Eligibility

• Full Driving Licence
• Experience working as a Technician or Engineer in a workshop environment (retail or fleet)

How to Apply

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and/or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in the Person Specification.

You may submit this either as a Word document, PDF, or an MP3 (voice note) or MP4 (video); however the word count of your supporting statement should not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose. You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) if you wish. Your CV and additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g. your current role and any existing qualifications).

Assessment and Selection

The assessment and selection approach will be:

• Stage 1: Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the Person Specification).
• Stage 2: Role Specific Panel Interview and Short mechanical practical test.

Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework. You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here: Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Steven Sebbor on [e-mail]

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits

Important Information for Firefighter Pension Scheme Pensioners
If you are currently in receipt of a pension from the Firefighter Pension Scheme, please note that taking up this role may affect your pension. Under pension abatement rules, if your earnings in this role, when combined with your pension, exceed your pre-retirement salary (adjusted for inflation), your pension may be reduced. For further guidance, please contact our Pensions team on 01376 576799 or email [e-mail].

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Disability Confident

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. As part of our offer to support all our candidates during recruitment and selection, we provide various support options and employee forums (e.g., AFSA, BEING, Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, Women’s Forum) and a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG). If you wish to discuss support or access further information from one of these groups, please contact [e-mail]. You can also raise queries or requests for support at any stage by email to [e-mail].

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire