Mobile Vehicle Technician x 2

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS membership

31 days annual leave

Discount schemes (Blue Light Card/CSSC

Employee Assistance Programme

Family friendly policies

Free parking and gym access

Job summary

Kent Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting two mobile vehicle technicians to service and repair fire engines and specialist vehicles. The job involves routine servicing and emergency repairs, often carried out alone from a service van, with a one-in-three on-call rota and a service vehicle at the local fire station.

Level 3 mechanics with Level 4 ICE/EV diag are preferred, plus a current UK manual driving licence.

Qualifications

• City and Guilds in Mechanics or Engineering, minimum Level 3.
• Accredited Level 4 in diagnosis, testing and repair of ICE, hybrid and electric vehicles.
• IRTEC Certificate where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are operationally effective, meeting manufacturer maintenance guidance and KFRS requirements.
• Maintain, service and repair fire engines, specialist vehicles, light vehicles and equipment.
• Carry out routine maintenance and emergency repairs, including at incident scenes.
• Complete and maintain inspection records, repair details and parts documentation in electronic systems.
• Manage stock held in the mobile workshop van.
• Take part in the out-of-hours standby and on-call rota to keep the fleet operational.
• Work with Fleet and Equipment Services to meet departmental and operational needs.

Skills

On-call experience

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Education

City and Guilds in Mechanics or Engineering Level 3

Level 4 in ICE/hybrid/electric vehicle diagnosis

Tools

IRTEC Certificate

LGV C1 or HGV license

Volvo/Scania/Mercedes/Iveco training

Job description

Fleet and Equipment Services at Kent Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting two mobile vehicle technicians to keep fire engines and specialist vehicles ready for emergencies. The work covers routine servicing and emergency repair, some of it at incident scenes, carried out largely alone from a service van. The post stands out for its one-in-three on-call rota, a service vehicle kept at the local fire station, and a heavy goods vehicle setting. Fit depends on a Level 3 mechanics qualification and a current UK manual driving licence.

What the job involves

• Ensure all vehicles and equipment are operationally effective, meeting manufacturer maintenance guidance and KFRS requirements
• Maintain, service and repair fire engines, specialist vehicles, light vehicles and equipment
• Carry out routine maintenance and emergency repairs, including at incident scenes
• Complete and maintain inspection records, repair details and parts documentation in electronic systems
• Manage stock held in the mobile workshop van
• Take part in the out-of-hours standby and on-call rota to keep the fleet operational
• Work with Fleet and Equipment Services to meet departmental and operational needs

What’s required

Qualifications

• City and Guilds in Mechanics or Engineering, minimum Level 3 or equivalent
• Accredited Level 4 in diagnosis, testing and repair of ICE, hybrid and electric vehicles, or ability to achieve it through formal assessment
• IRTEC Certificate where relevant

Experience

• Demonstrable experience of working in a complex, multi-demand fleet technician environment
• Experience of fire service vehicle use, or ability to acquire it quickly

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and how it applies to everyday work

Checks & eligibility

• Current UK manual driving licence
• Standard or enhanced DBS check

Nice to have

• Accredited IMI Master Technician, or ability to achieve it through formal assessment
• LGV C1 or HGV licence
• Manufacturer training in Volvo, Scania, Mercedes or Iveco

What’s offered

• Automatic membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, career average, with 16.5% employer contribution
• 31 days annual leave in addition to bank and public holidays
• Annual increase of one scale point within grade, up to the top of the grade
• Blue Light Card discount scheme
• CSSC card discount provider
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Family friendly policies promoting work-life balance
• Free parking and gym access