Salary Range:
£35,235 - £37,035 per annum, plus Market Supplement of up to £3,500 per annum (depending on experience) Work Location:
Fleet Maintenance Centre, Eastleigh Contract Type:
Permanent Closing Date:
6 February 2025 Do you want a fantastic opportunity to support the Communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight? Could you provide critical
technical support
to the frontline services of
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service?
If the answer is yes, then we may have the job for you! Based at our modern and well-equipped Fleet Maintenance Centre in Eastleigh, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced
LGV technician . This position requires the applicant to be experienced and have extensive knowledge of the repair and servicing of LGV based vehicles. Other tasks will involve: Routine vehicle servicing on a variety of vehicles Vehicle repairs and maintenance New vehicle preparation Vehicle upgrades Routine equipment repairs, maintenance, and servicing If you are not a qualified and experienced LGV technician, we may still have opportunities for you. Applications would be accepted from highly qualified and experienced light vehicle technicians who are looking to develop their skill base and be willing to attend training courses to obtain skills enabling them to work on a variety of specialist vehicles, water pumps, high pressure firefighting systems and hydraulic equipment. Applications from qualified MOT testers would be an advantage. Maintenance and care are carried out across the 62 HIWFRS sites and you will be expected to complete tasks on fire stations and occasionally at the scene of operational incidents to ensure the readiness and availability of fleet and equipment assets. This position is based at Eastleigh; however, on occasions you may be required to work at other HIWFRS locations within the county of Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. We are looking for individuals who are: Skilled and motivated and will have completed a recognised apprenticeship, with accompanying NVQ, City and Guilds qualifications or have extensive equivalent experience Experience of equipment maintenance and repair Have at least two years post qualification experience in a relevant role The ability to work independently and as part of a team Have a positive and customer focused approach to completing tasks and activities Can deliver the utmost professional and integral service In return we will offer you: Continuous on the job training and development LGV licence if not already held Family friendly working hours Further
employee benefits
such as: Generous annual leave entitlement Uniform provided Free onsite parking Discount blue light card offering discounts on the high street and online purchases Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Standard DBS Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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£35,235 - £37,035 per annum, plus Market Supplement of up to £3,500 per annum (depending on experience) Work Location:
Fleet Maintenance Centre, Eastleigh Contract Type:
Permanent Closing Date:
6 February 2025 Do you want a fantastic opportunity to support the Communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight? Could you provide critical
technical support
to the frontline services of
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service?
If the answer is yes, then we may have the job for you! Based at our modern and well-equipped Fleet Maintenance Centre in Eastleigh, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced
LGV technician . This position requires the applicant to be experienced and have extensive knowledge of the repair and servicing of LGV based vehicles. Other tasks will involve: Routine vehicle servicing on a variety of vehicles Vehicle repairs and maintenance New vehicle preparation Vehicle upgrades Routine equipment repairs, maintenance, and servicing If you are not a qualified and experienced LGV technician, we may still have opportunities for you. Applications would be accepted from highly qualified and experienced light vehicle technicians who are looking to develop their skill base and be willing to attend training courses to obtain skills enabling them to work on a variety of specialist vehicles, water pumps, high pressure firefighting systems and hydraulic equipment. Applications from qualified MOT testers would be an advantage. Maintenance and care are carried out across the 62 HIWFRS sites and you will be expected to complete tasks on fire stations and occasionally at the scene of operational incidents to ensure the readiness and availability of fleet and equipment assets. This position is based at Eastleigh; however, on occasions you may be required to work at other HIWFRS locations within the county of Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight. We are looking for individuals who are: Skilled and motivated and will have completed a recognised apprenticeship, with accompanying NVQ, City and Guilds qualifications or have extensive equivalent experience Experience of equipment maintenance and repair Have at least two years post qualification experience in a relevant role The ability to work independently and as part of a team Have a positive and customer focused approach to completing tasks and activities Can deliver the utmost professional and integral service In return we will offer you: Continuous on the job training and development LGV licence if not already held Family friendly working hours Further
employee benefits
such as: Generous annual leave entitlement Uniform provided Free onsite parking Discount blue light card offering discounts on the high street and online purchases Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Standard DBS Check. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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