Equipment Technician - Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Equipment Technician - Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

About the roleDue to internal promotion, we are looking for an Equipment Technician to join our established Equipment Maintenance Team based in Charminster.

This is a great opportunity to join a team where you can make a difference by ensuring operational equipment is maintained and ready for use by operational firefighting crews.

Full training will be provided for the successful postholder on equipment such as breathing apparatus, gas tight suits, life jackets, fire extinguishers, helmets, working at height equipment and vehicle stabilisation equipment to name a few. If you have a background in engineering or working on plant/gardening machinery, then this may be a great role for you. Some courses may require you to stay away but notice will be provided.

The role offers variety as the postholder will also assist with the delivery and collection of service of vehicles across the County including white fleet and fire engines. This requires applicants to have a Category C Licence, however if you do not currently hold this type of licence, we would still encourage you to apply, and we can consider putting the successful postholder through a course as this is ultimately an essential requirement for the job.

If this role sounds like something that may suit your skill set or a field of work that you think you have transferable skills for then we would encourage you to complete the application form.

As an Equipment Technician in our Assets department you will:

• Be responsible for the maintenance and repair of the Service's equipment, ensuring it remains fit for purpose and available when required.
• Be responsible for the delivery and collection Service.
• Assist with overall budget management, keep accurate records and liaise with suppliers and manufacturers to diagnose and rectify defects.

What makes you our ideal Equipment Technician?

• You will meet the essential requirements as outlined in the Person Specification.
• You will have a strong eye for detail, taking care and pride in the work you carry out.
• You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace.
• You will be prepared to undertake specific training required as a part of the induction process, as well as be willing to gain post entry skills.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.

Salary: £31,537 - £33,143 per annum (rising by annual increments to £33,143) - pay award pending