LGV Mechanic

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; Sur place; GBP 29 000 - 36 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Local government pension scheme

Sickness benefits

Provided tools and workwear

On-the-job training and continual PD,

LGV Class C licence training

Blue Light Card

Guaranteed allowance and on-call for x

Résumé du poste

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service in Herefordshire offers a permanent role in the workshop team to keep fire appliances and specialist vehicles in service. The role is on-site across both counties with a one-week-in-six on-call rota and on-the-job training, including LGV Class C licence if needed.

Applicants must pass pre-employment checks, including a Standard DBS check, and will work alongside operational firefighters in a busy environment with provided tools and workwear.

Qualifications

• Time-served LGV, HGV or PSV mechanic.
• Standard level DBS check.
• Satisfactory references.
• Medical clearance.
• Social media check.

Responsabilités

• Maintain the fleet of operational fire appliances and specialist vehicles.
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment at fire stations across both counties.
• Maintain operational fire service equipment.
• Work closely with operational firefighters.

Connaissances

Time-served LGV/HGV/PSV mechanic

Description du poste

This permanent post sits in the workshop team of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, maintaining operational fire appliances and specialist vehicles. Duties centre on keeping the fleet and fire service equipment serviceable, with the post-holder working on site at fire stations across both counties. Time-served LGV, HGV or PSV mechanics are considered, with specialist fire service training provided, and the role includes a one-week-in-six on-call rota. Applicants must pass pre-employment checks, including a Standard DBS check.

What the job involves

• Maintain the fleet of operational fire appliances and specialist vehicles
• Carry out maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment at fire stations across both counties
• Maintain operational fire service equipment
• Work closely with operational firefighters

What’s required

Qualifications

• Time-served LGV, HGV or PSV mechanic

Checks & eligibility

• Standard level DBS check
• Satisfactory references
• Medical clearance
• Social media check

What’s offered

• Flexible working practices with an average 37-hour week, Monday to Friday
• 23 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
• Local government pension scheme
• Sickness benefits
• Provided tools and workwear
• On-the-job training and continual professional development, including LGV Class C licence if not already held
• Access to the Blue Light Card
• Guaranteed allowance and on-call allowance