We are looking for a hands-on individual with a passion for maintenance & repair! You will be providing an invaluable repair, inspection and maintenance role to Avon Fire & Rescue Service’s fleet of vehicles and equipment - ensuring they can remain on the road and support your local community.
Some of the things you’ll be doing
• Carry out minor repairs to vehicles, plant and equipment as required, which may include jump-starting vehicles, replacing mirrors, fuel connections or small electrical faults.
• Carry out maintenance checks and top-up fuel, oil, water and other fluid levels to the required level. Maintain any associated records as directed.
• Conduct acceptance testing on specialist vehicles/equipment before collection and return to and from Fire Stations
• Carry out inspections of ladder gantries, completing preventative maintenance and repairing ladder gantries, on occasion working alone on station.
• On occasion, and under supervision, take the bowser to the operational fireground, decanting into other bowsers in a safe manner, and liaising with the control point of the operational fireground, refuelling appliances in situ. Be responsible for calculating and recording fuel issued, including accurate fuel readings, until the incident is complete.
• Carry out standard tests on operational equipment or appliances at the Workshops, and on kitted reserves to ensure they are all in working order and ready for operational use. Report any faults or issues of concern to the Supervisor and maintain appropriate records.
• Assist Workshop staff by collecting and delivering spares, fire appliances, workshop vans or other ancillary vehicles and equipment from Fire Stations and suppliers.
What we’ll need from you
• Basic mechanical or technical experience in maintaining and repairing equipment – this could be either commercial or domestic (e.g. domestic experience within your own home/own equipment)
• Current UK driving licence
• Willingness and aptitude to learn how to operate specialist fire service equipment e.g. Turntable Ladders, Salamandre Foam Equipment, Command Fire Apparatus, Welfare and Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) units, Hovercraft, Trailers, and Vehicles.
• Willingness and aptitude to undertake specialist training e.g. Hook Lift Training and any associated driving/training assessments
• Ability to work as an integrated member of a skilled team and adapt/flex when needed to changing priorities
• Computer literacy with basic keyboard skills including data input and use of software packages.
• Ability to communicate effectively to a range of customers/end users – always promoting a positive image
• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy when maintaining/updating records.
• LGV ‘C’ class driving licence (desirable)
• Vehicle Towing Licence B+E (car + trailer) with demonstrable experience (desirable)
• Fork-lift licence (desirable).
• Previous experience in a workshop environment (desirable)
What you can expect in return
• 25 days annual holiday (plus public holidays) rising to 29 days after 5 years, and 30 after 10 years of service
• Local Government Pension – Defined Benefit Scheme
• Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Welfare and Wellbeing services
• Staff Engagement Groups
• Access to Medical Intervention Scheme
• Access to Blue Light card with offers online and high street discounts
• Use of the multi-gym, sports hall, restaurant, free parking and beautiful open surroundings at our Headquarters in Portishead.
With effect from July 2023 legislation was amended to enable all Fire & Rescue Services to undertake standard DBS checks for all employees. All job roles require a standard DBS check, with certain defined roles requiring an enhanced check. These will be renewed throughout employment.
To see the full duties of the role and candidate criteria required please see the job description on our website: https://yesyoucan.careers/node/458
Once you have read the job description please complete the application form telling us how your skills, qualifications and experience match those required for this role, and provide examples wherever you can. The information you give us will assist us in our shortlisting process.
If you experience any issues or require a paper application, please contact recruitment@avonfire.gov.uk Late applications will not be accepted.
Please quote job reference number 6643 on any communications. Thank you.
Avon Fire & Rescue Service is committed to securing equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from all members of our community who are currently under-represented at Avon Fire & Rescue Service, particularly women, Disabled people and members of ethnic minority communities
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