Workshop Operative

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service; Scotland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service as a Workshop Operative in West Cambuslang. This permanent, full-time role involves maintaining cleanliness in the fleet workshop and assisting in servicing vehicles. Applicants should have prior experience in vehicle engineering and possess a category B driving licence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy vehicle/engineering workshop required.
• Current category B driving licence is essential.
• Ability to perform manual handling and operate mechanical aids.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of Fleet and Equipment Workshops.
• Provide labouring assistance to Fleet Support Technicians.
• Carry out cleaning and compliance duties for workshop facilities.

Skills

Labouring Assistance

Vehicle Servicing

Cleaning Duties

Safe Working Practices

Education

Category B Driving Licence

Job description

Location: West Asset Resource Centre Westburn Farm Road Cambuslang, G72 7UB

Salary: £24,743 - £25,767 per year

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Workshop Operative, based in Fleet & Equipment Workshop West Cambuslang ARC on a permanent contract. This is a full-time opportunity working 35 hours per week however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain the cleanliness of Fleet and Equipment Workshops and associated buildings. They will provide labouring assistance to the Fleet Support Technicians in the servicing, inspection and repair of the vehicles and associated auxiliary equipment that falls within the remit of the Fleet & Equipment Workshop.

Previous experience of working in a busy Vehicle/Engineering Workshop is required.

Applicants are required to hold a current category B driving licence (car/van) and will be required to carry out any labouring & cleaning duties associated with the Workshop premises and grounds ensuring compliance with the Workshops Environmental and Quality standards. To carry out labouring duties as directed by the Fleet and Equipment Workshop Supervisors. Adopt the Safe working practices of the workshops in relation to Manual handling together with mechanical aids and equipment provided for the role.

The working week will be 35 hours over a compressed 4 day work pattern as follows;

Thursday 0800 - 1630

Week 2: Tuesday – Thursday 0800 – 1730

Friday 0800 - 1630

There is a 30 minute unpaid lunch per day.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted asSFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.