Vehicle and Equipment Technician

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for an experienced Vehicle and Equipment Technician to join our team. We are flexible on location and are open to the successful candidate being based at any of our locations throughout the Devon and Somerset area (locations are: Barnstaple, Plymouth, and Wellington). Working within our Fleet department you will join us on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. In return, you will receive a competitive salary of £32,654 - £35,235 per annum + standby allowance (average £3,200 per year) + minimum 28 days leave plus bank holidays & benefits.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection, and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

As our Vehicle & Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for the timely, efficient and cost-effective provision of all aspects of Fleet and Equipment assets whole life maintenance. This includes servicing, maintenance, repair, inspection and changeover of Fire Service vehicles of all classes, ancillary equipment including marine craft, vehicles on contract maintenance, and operational and non-operational equipment. You will be required to provide cover as part of a standby rota, for which you will receive payments in addition to the salary quoted above.

Key responsibilities as our Vehicle & Equipment Technician will include:

1. Carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance to a standard suitable for an emergency blue light Service and achieving firefighter/staff and public safety (to include fault finding, testing and inspection).
2. Managing, inspecting and assessing repairs/replacements to components; applying correct testing methods and inspections using specialist testing equipment and being responsible for the safe and appropriate use of such equipment.
3. Carrying out assessments/evaluations and providing solutions or options that meet customer requirements with regard to vehicle/equipment repairs, modifications and stowage using workshop tools and specialist equipment.
4. Assessing damage to assets and providing/delivering innovative solutions to return business critical assets to operational use whilst not compromising safety or legislation.
5. Undertaking equipment standard testing and the general upkeep of the reserve appliance fleet to maintain a high standard of operational readiness, and carry appliance/reserve vehicle changeovers as and when required.
6. Being conditioned to and undertaking the Duty Vehicle and Equipment Technicians standby rota system providing 24-hour cover for vehicle and equipment repair or replacement.
7. Driving and road testing light and large goods vehicles and holding a current valid LGV license.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: 2359hrs Sunday 2nd February 2025

Our values: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Services Safeguarding Policy.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response.

As a Service and as individuals:

1. We are proud to help.
2. We are honest.
3. We are respectful.
4. We are working together.

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve and aspire for this to be reflected within our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs, who share our values, to consider working for us.

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