LGV Mechanic

WFS Patron; Malvern; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Annual leave 23 days rising to 28

On-call allowance up to £7,512

Guaranteed allowance up to £1,142

Job summary

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service is seeking an LGV Mechanic in Malvern. The role is permanent, 37 hours weekly, with on-call duties on a 1-in-6 rota.

Salary ranges from £35,570 to £37,563 per year with guaranteed allowances and a substantial on‑call allowance. Based at Betony Road, you will maintain fire appliances and specialist vehicles in a modern workshop and at stations across Herefordshire & Worcestershire.

Qualifications

• Time served LGV, HGV and PSV mechanics considered
• Full UK driving licence may be required
• On-call rota involvement and workshop work

Responsibilities

• Maintain fleet of fire appliances and specialist vehicles
• Work across Malvern and fire stations to service equipment
• Support safety and readiness of emergency response fleets

Skills

LGV experience

HGV experience

PSV experience

Job description

LGV Mechanic

Scale SO1

£35,570 – £37,563 per annum

Plus a guaranteed allowance of up to £1142 and an On-Call allowance of up to £7512.

37 hours per week (plus one week in six on-call)

Permanent

Based at Betony Road, Malvern

Please note that applications submitted by candidates who have previously applied for this role within the last 12 months will not be considered.

The Role

Do you want to form part of our team of mechanics working on operational fire appliances and specialist vehicles? This role really makes a difference and ensures that we provide first class firefighting and rescue operations around the clock for our communities within Herefordshire & Worcestershire. Based at Malvern in our modern workshop facilities, you will also be required to work remotely at our fire stations across both counties, to maintain our fleet of vehicles and equipment.

We will consider applications from time served LGV, HGV and PSV mechanics and will provide additional training as required for the more specialist aspects of the role.

A full job description and person specification for the role can be found attached to this advert.

About Us

Every day we’re helping to save lives and keep the community safe – and not only by fighting fires. Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don’t see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

Reasons to Join Us

• Flexible working practices for an average 37hr week Monday to Friday, with a one week in six on-call rota.
• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years (plus Bank Holidays).
• Local government pension scheme, sickness benefits, provided tools and workwear clothing are also part of the package.
• You will also be trained to maintain operational Fire Service equipment and will work closely with operational Firefighters.
• You will receive on the job training and continual professional development, including Large Goods Vehicle licence (Class C) if not already held.
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card.

The closing date for applications is midday on Thursday 12th November 2026

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 2nd December 2026

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks, which will include references, medical, social media check and a Standard level DBS check.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact GC Simon Cusack on [e-mail]. We would also like to offer any interested applicants a site tour of our workshops in Malvern.

Safeguarding

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.