Technical Services Technician HIWFRS614312

Job title:

Technical Services Technician HIWFRS614312

Company

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service

Job description

Job Details:

Salary Range: £33,945 – £35,745 per annum plus £1,500 Market Supplement

Work Location: Fleet Maintenance Centre, Eastleigh

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 01 March 2024

Do you want a fantastic opportunity to support the Communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight? Could you provide critical and technical support to the frontline services of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (HIWFRS)?

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, HIWFRS are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced auto electrical technician.

This position requires the applicant to be experienced and have extensive knowledge of the installation of and repair of electrical systems on light and large goods vehicles. Other tasks will involve:

• Routine vehicle servicing on a variety of vehicles
• Vehicle repairs and maintenance
• New vehicle preparation including 999 installation
• Vehicle refurbishments
• Vehicle upgrades
• Routine equipment repairs, maintenance, and servicing

Maintenance and care are carried out across the 62 HIWFRS sites and you will be expected to complete tasks on fire stations and on occasions 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 new vehicle electrical installations
• 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
• Government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking
• Discount blue light card offering discounts on the high street and online purchases

Additional Information:

Technical Services Technician

HIWFRS Values:

• Reaching Further – Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
• Showing Respect – Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
• Supporting Others – Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
• Playing Our Part – Recognising the contribution we all make.

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Colin Carter, Fleet Operations Manager on 07918 887529.

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.

Expected salary

£33945 – 35745 per year

Location

Eastleigh, Hampshire

Job date

Sun, 21 Jan 2024 08:19:12 GMT

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