Vehicle Technician (LGV Mechanic) – Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public safety organization is seeking a Vehicle Technician (LGV Mechanic) for their Shrewsbury fire service. This permanent role involves the servicing and repairing of essential firefighting vehicles and equipment. Candidates should possess significant technical expertise, including an LGV Class C driving licence, and relevant qualifications in heavy vehicle maintenance.

Benefits

Training & Development opportunities

Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Holiday entitlement of 24 days plus public holidays

Free car parking at Brigade Headquarters

Employee discount benefits for various high street shopping

Qualifications

• Candidates must hold an LGV class C driving licence.
• LGV IRTEC accreditation at Service Maintenance Technician or higher is essential.
• Candidates should have at least 5 years demonstrable experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for servicing, repair, and general maintenance of a variety of vehicles.
• Work includes firefighting vehicles, rescue equipment, generators, and maintenance diagnostics.
• Provide out of hours standby cover on a 1 in 5 rota basis.

Skills

LGV maintenance

diagnostics

hydraulics

air systems

Education

City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Diploma

5 years’ experience working in a main dealer

Job description

Vehicle Technician (LGV Mechanic) – Shropshire Fire & Rescue Service

Vehicle Technician (LGV Mechanic)
37 hours per week – Permanent
Grade 8 – £34,314 per annum
Plus, approximately 15% in standby earnings (following training period), overtime, tool and phone allowances

An LGV Technician is required to join a small team in the Brigades workshop at Shrewsbury Headquarters. Normal working hours are a 37 hour working week 8.00am to 16.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.00 am to 16.00pm on Fridays. There is a requirement to provide out of hours standby cover on a 1 in 5 rota basis when sufficient skills and experience have been gained.

In addition to fire appliances the post holder will be responsible for the servicing, repair and general maintenance of a wide variety of other vehicles and equipment, including 4×4 firefighting vehicles, ladders, rescue equipment, generators, fixed and portable water pumps.

Candidates must hold an LGV class C driving licence, and a Category B car licence. Candidates must also possess a City and Guilds NVQ Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Diploma or 5 years’ experience working in a main dealer, Scania or Volvo preferred. LGV IRTEC accreditation at Service Maintenance Technician or higher is essential.

Detailed knowledge and experience of LGV maintenance and diagnostics is essential and must be demonstrated in a job application. Experience of hydraulics, air systems are desirable. Candidates should have at least 5 years demonstrable experience working on specialist body types and fitting specialist equipment to standard LGV’s.

Brigade Headquarters, Shrewsbury has free car parking. A flexi time scheme is in operation to support work life balance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, Holiday entitlement of 24 days plus public holidays and a concessionary day. Training & Development opportunities also offered along with employee discount benefits for various high street shopping and entertainment.

Due to the out of hours requirement applicants must live in Shropshire.

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority people who are under-represented in our Service.

Salary: Grade 8 - £34,314 per annum Plus, approximately 15% in standby earnings (following training period), overtime, tool and phone allowances

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