HGV Technician – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Northamptonshire seeks an experienced HGV Technician to maintain and repair frontline fire appliances and specialist vehicles. This role includes providing on rota out of hours emergency breakdown cover, ensuring that vehicles and equipment meet legal compliance while delivering vital support services to operational incidents. Join an organization dedicated to public service and improving community safety.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all maintenance and repairs for frontline fire appliances.
• Provide on rota out of hours emergency breakdown cover.
• Ensure vehicles are legally compliant and fit for purpose.

Job description

HGV Technician – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

Northamptonshire Police, Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue and Northamptonshire Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner are committed to delivering exceptional public services, our enabling services are committed to providing the very best support to our frontlines to do so. You will be playing your part in fighting crime and reducing fires with our roles within enabling services. Working across the services provides variety, job satisfaction and the chance to develop and challenge yourself, while improving the lives of others. If you want an opportunity with public service at its heart, in organisations that are on a journey to be outstanding, then join us.

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

Working for the Joint Transport and Logistics Department serving both Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service, you will carry out all maintenance and repairs for Frontline Fire Appliances, Specialist Vehicles, Support Vehicles and associated Technical Equipment.

To supply vehicles and equipment for operational and support staff that are legally compliant and fit for purpose, providing on rota out of hours emergency breakdown cover and fleet support at operational incidents involving Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service 24/7, 365 days a year.