Job Title: Building Service Engineer
Contract: Permanent  
Working Hours: Monday – Friday – 37hours 
Salary: Grade 8 – £40,476 – £43,693 
Location: HQ, Kelvedon Park and travel to stations when required 
Closing Date: 16th February 2025 
 
*We are open to discuss working arrangements including flexibility over hours and location 
 
The Role Role Profile 
 
Are you looking for the next step in your engineering or maintenance career and ready to take on some building management and compliance responsibility? Our friendly and inclusive Property team are searching for a new Building Service Engineer to join their team as we work to future-proof and protect our Operational estate. 
 
What You Will Be Working On 
 
Working with the Property team to fulfil our Estates Strategy 
Managing compliance across the estate and identifying risk and areas for improvement 
Managing Asset protection and improvement projects of varying value, from inception to completion, including specifications and tender. 
Reviewing condition surveys to determine future actions and deliverables across the estate. 
Management of contractors and suppliers to ensure high standards are delivered across the portfolio.  Managing KPI’s and associated budgets. 
Managing planned preventative contracts for M&S services 
Taking responsibility for ensuring the authorities statutory and legal obligations for plant services and equipment. 
Ensure completion of works to Health and Safety and CDM regulations 
Visiting sites across our estate to monitor performance and find opportunities, including innovation to achieve our Net Zero goals. 
 
What Are We Looking For? 
 
We are looking for someone with an eye for detail, who wants to be part of a team who cares for the estate and future of the Service’s Property.  We would love to find someone who wants to develop with the team and can support the growth of the department.  Experience in a Hard services environment is essential with proof of contractor management and an indepth understanding of M&E compliance.   
 
Eligibility  
 
Full UK driving licence 
IOSH managing safely (desirable) 
Extensive building services knowledge and experience of current legislation 
Detailed knowledge of reactive and planned maintenance 
Project management experience of minor works is essential 
 
If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting. 
 
How to apply  
 
Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –  
If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Cornerstone (recruitment portal). 
 
Internal candidates who are not in either the development or resource pool –  
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Cornerstone (recruitment portal). It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply. 
 
External candidates 
You will be required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria of the Person Specification. You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.  
 
You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish. Your additional documents will be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications). 
 
Assessment and selection:  
  
The assessment and selection approach will be:  
  
Stage 1   
  
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria)   
  
Stage 2   
  
Role specific panel interview.  
  
Assessments will be made against positive indicators taken from the Code of Ethics and the NFCC Leadership Framework.   
  
You can find the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC_Leadership_Framework_Final.pdf (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)   
  
You can find guidance around the Code of Ethics here:  
Core Code of Ethics England Guidance May 21 V0.pdf (ukfrs.com)  
  
Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk.

 
Our Culture and Benefits 
 
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.  
 
You can find out more about our benefits at https://www.essex-fire.gov.uk/recruitment/benefits 
 
Disability Confident 
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit. 
As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.  
Our employee forums and partners include:  
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.  
Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.  
Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk  
You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk 
You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies and application processes via www.essex-fire.gov.uk/join-essex-fire 
 
Safeguarding 
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. 
 
It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service. 
 
You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults. 
 
The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying. 
 
This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.  

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLBEING OFFICER

GRADE 8: SALARY: £31,586 – £32,654
37 HOURS PER WEEK

REF NO: NU270

PERMANENT

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a permanent Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer, based at Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

We are seeking to recruit a highly skilled and experienced person to work within our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Team.

The successful applicant will undertake a range of duties, commensurate with the role of Health, Safety and Wellbeing Officer.

The post holder will be expected to:

Undertake station inspections and audits
Review risk assessments
Deliver a range of health and safety-based training
Act as a point of contact and liaison, regarding health and safety issues for South Wales Fire and Rescue Service.

Applications are invited from candidates with:

An experience of working within a health and safety environment or similar role.

Prior to an appointment being made, the successful candidate will be required to undertake the following:

·         Drug and Alcohol Test

·         Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Full details on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification but if you have any queries contact our Health, Safety and Wellbeing Coordinator by e-mailing j-wilcox@southwales-fire.gov.uk.

We are a family friendly organisation, and a flexible working system is in operation. To see the benefits of working with us, please visit: www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/benefits.

Applications are invited from candidates with suitable experience as outlined in the Person Specification. Please note that this is a highly competitive process and only those who have fully demonstrated evidence against all the essential criteria on the person specification will go forward to the Selection Process.

N.B: This should be evidenced within the personal statement.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12:00 midday 20/02/2025. Application Forms should be completed online though our e-recruitment system, which can be accessed via our website: www.southwales-fire.gov.uk/working-with-us/latest-vacancies. If a paper version is required, please email: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk. All internal applicants applying should apply via their portal, selecting ”Current Vacancies” from the left- hand tab. The e-recruitment system will notify all applicants of results via email address provided at application.

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English, and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favorably. Candidates successful at the Shortlisting stage will be given the opportunity to confirm their language preference for interviews and assessments (including paperwork, verbal introductions, and interview questions). Arrangements will be confirmed following invitation to interview and may include Translation and/or Simultaneous Translation.

SWFRS believes in the real value of having a diverse workforce and we proactively want to encourage applicants from all sectors of our community to apply.

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from motivated and positive leaders to help build on our achievements through continuous improvement. Are you that forward thinking leader who upholds our Service values and seeks to lead a positive culture?  Can you bring innovation, self, and people performance as well as excellent community service to the Station Commander role?

We are seeking to fill a number of current and future Station Commander vacancies, as they arise. Applicants must be prepared to serve in any Station Commander post across the Service. Successful applicants must provide an agreed response base whilst providing operational cover on the flexi duty system.

Due to the base location of some posts in buildings shared with Police colleagues, any offer of contract will be subject to satisfactory enhanced Police vetting.

Applications are invited from competent, substantive Watch Commanders or existing Station Commanders. All external applicants will be required to complete an application form, references will also be requested from current service line managers.

Post: Head of Community Engagement
Salary: £81,030 per annum
Grade: TMGC
Salary range: £81,030 – £101,590 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 14 February 2025

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

As laid out in our Community Risk Management Plan ‘Your London Fire Brigade’ we have been undergoing considerable change since the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower in 2017. We understand about our need to change and are committed to doing everything we can to learn the lessons from that tragedy, but we know that there is still more to do.

LFB has been on a journey of transformation and improvement over the last few years and this includes improving our culture. LFB is recruiting a Head of Community Engagement, and this is a great time to join the Brigade and be part of the change we are creating. This position is integral to advancing the organisation’s comprehensive community engagement strategy and strengthening relationships in some of London’s most diverse communities.

About the Role

The Head of Community Engagement will lead the community engagement strategy, devising and driving initiatives that connect and resonate with various community groups across London. You will have experience in leading community engagement for a large, complex organisation and have a proven track record in delivering community engagement strategies and have excellent interpersonal and people skills to be able to engage a wide range of communities and work alongside them to build trust and provide support.

The post holder will also lead a team of community engagement professionals, developing their skills and ensuring excellence in all activities undertaken. The post holder will play a critical role in the senior management team within the Communications and Engagement directorate, working closely with leaders across various departments [to advise on community engagement at all levels in the organisation].

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Substantial experience managing community relations for a large complex organisation.
2. Experience of delivering effective community engagement, which should include formal examples of public consultation.
3. Experience of acting swiftly to manage community engagement at sudden notice, in the context of both a public and emergency service.
4. Strong diplomacy skills required to manage and balance the expectations and the often-competing priorities of a very wide range of communities.
5. A deep understanding of community engagement principles and practice and demonstrable knowledge of the fire and rescue service.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 03rd March 2025 at the LFB Headquarters. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

This will consist of an interview and a presentation. Candidates will be required to give a short presentation (in no more than 12 slides) on the topic, which will be followed by questions:

“Looking at the Community Risk Management Plan (CRPM), what your approach will be in the next 3 years?”

You can find information on the CRPM by visiting https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/about-us/your-london-fire-brigade-our-plan-for-2023-29/

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

Post: Head of Internal Communications
Salary: £81,030 per annum
Grade: TMGC
Salary range: £81,030 – £101,590 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Friday 14 February 2025

London Fire Brigade is London’s Fire and Rescue Service where staff are driven by a strong sense of purpose: to be trusted to serve and protect London. Employing almost 6,000 staff who work across many sites in one of the most diverse cities in the world.

The Brigade is on a journey to improve and the Head of Internal Communications is a key role in delivering that improvement. The role will lead a new internal communications department and transform how the LFB communicates with its people at all levels. They will provide strategic direction and advice to senior leaders across the organisation and empower managers to improve how they engage with their staff.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience leading an internal communications function. They will have ideally worked within a complex organisation with a dispersed workforce and have a track record of devising, developing and delivering successful internal communications strategies and campaigns.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience in a senior role managing an internal communications function in similar sized organisation with a dispersed workforce.
2. Experience in devising, developing and delivering successful internal communications strategies.
3. Experience of successfully leading, managing, developing and motivating teams and individuals.
4. Highly developed oral communication skills and confidence in order to liaise, influence, and work with people at all levels both internally and externally.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills in order to provide support to managers and to develop and maintain good working relationships.

Please note that we will score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 03rd March 2025 at the LFB Headquarters. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

This will consist of an interview and a presentation. Candidates will be required to give a short presentation (in no more than 12 slides) on the topic, which will be followed by questions:

“Considering the contents of the Community Risk Management Plan (CRPM), what your approach will be for internal users?”

You can find information on the CRPM by visiting https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/about-us/your-london-fire-brigade-our-plan-for-2023-29/

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join one of the country’s leading fire and rescue services; to become part of a team where everyone plays their part in making West Yorkshire Safer.

You will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of our service, supporting over 1450 colleagues who work round the clock to help people and save lives. This fantastic opportunity gives you the chance to make a real difference to safety and well-being of the people of West Yorkshire.

The successful candidate will lead and shape the future development of our estate at a time where the Fire Authority is investing significantly to ensure our buildings provide first class facilities in strategic locations across West Yorkshire.

As the Head of Estates, you will provide strategic leadership and management in all matters relating to estates, property and facilities. You will manage the performance of Property Services and represent the Fire Authority’s interest in all matters relating to its estates.

You will have proven experience working in a senior Estates and Facilities role within an environment of comparable scale and complexity, be flexible and adaptable, with an extensive knowledge of major change programmes. You will be educated to degree level, with membership of a relevant professional body e.g. Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) or Charted Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as a desirable.

Our service offers an excellent package to all our colleagues including a Local Government Pension Scheme, access to free parking, flexible working, an employee assistance programme, training and development opportunities, sports and social clubs and the use of an on-site gym free of charge.

We are a caring organisation, and we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning.  We are looking for somebody who embraces our values and is willing to lead by example.

If you can meet this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Please contact Richard Young for further information on 01274 682311 (ext. 680070) or 07760 992133, or email richard.young@westyorksfire.gov.uk.

For further details of this and all our vacancies and to apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers.

Closing date for all applications is Wednesday 19th February 2025. Shortlisted applicants will be required to undertake online psychometric assessments between Monday 24th February and Friday 28th February 2025. An assessment centre, including an interview will take place on Tuesday 4th March and Thursday 6th March 2025.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, Black, Asian & Minority Ethnic applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia.

Post: Senior Business Assurance Officer
Salary: £45,485 per annum
Grade: FRS E
Salary range: £45,485 – £54,332 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 12 February 2025 at 16:00 GMT

London Fire Brigade is looking for an exceptional Senior Business Assurance Officer to join the Transformation Directorate. This role will play an important part in the definition, implementation, and maintenance of the Brigade’s Enterprise Assurance Framework (EAF). The successful candidate will provide oversight, guidance, and contribute to the delivery of a second line of defence assurance programme that works with and oversees the first line of defence.

The role holder will provide guidance, advice to heads of departments and their staff on the application of the Brigade’s EAF. Under the direction of the Head of Business Assurance, you will deliver on a programme of second line of defence activities which will include assurance oversight of department EAFs and undertake thematic reviews.

You will be involved in the production of Board and Committee reports, briefing documents and policy level correspondence related to assurance matters. Ideally, we are looking for someone with a proven track record who is capable of producing high quality written reports, briefs, and presentations.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Experience of working with senior officers within an organisation, including proactively influencing and negotiating with principal managers to deliver changes in accepted practices and working with others from across the organisation in order to promote, improve and drive ownership of assurance assessment outcomes.

2. Good writing skills and experience of drafting complex reports for challenging audiences.

3. Effective communication skills at all levels, including verbal discussion, report writing and adapting the approach to meet the needs of a range of different people and groups together with the ability to work collaboratively to reach solutions.

4. An understanding of the political context within which the Community Risk Management Plan is produced and delivered.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place late-February 2025. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Flexi-time Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave)
• Additional leave between Christmas Day and New Year
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme including access to Blue Light Card retail and hospitality discounts
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. 

A new career is waiting for you at Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service 

Are you ready to step into a career that changes lives, protects communities, and leaves a lasting legacy? Applications to become a wholetime firefighter with Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are open. Apply now as time is limited.

This is your chance to join a diverse and inclusive team, where passion, determination, and a drive to help others are what truly matter. It doesn’t matter where you’re from or what your background is—if you’re ready to challenge yourself, grow as a person, and make a real difference, we want to hear from you.

 Becoming a firefighter is more than a job; it’s a career full of purpose, teamwork, and opportunities to lead and grow. As a firefighter, you’ll not only respond to emergencies but also educate the public, prevent fires, and become a trusted hero in your community.

This could be your time to shine. The time to start your journey towards a rewarding and respected career. The time to become part of something bigger.

Your future starts here. Will you be one of Warwickshire’s next generation of firefighters? 

Applications Close on 17th Feb 2025.

Vehicle Technician (HGV)

Salary £35,235 per annum (plus guaranteed standby payment) + benefits

About the role

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Vehicle Technician (HGV)

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusivity, fairness, dignity and the highest standards of ethical behaviours and champion these in their day to day work in compliance with our ethical code of conduct.

We welcome applications from all sections of society with the necessary skills, qualifications and experience and encourage applications from underrepresented groups in our workforce or society.

As an HGV Technician you will:

 Undertake maintenance of the Services fleet of appliances, light vans, cars and marine craft.
 Carry out fault diagnosis and repairs on any reported defects.
 Prepare vehicles for MOT.
 Carry out all work in a safe manner at all times.
 Attend Stations and other Service locations to carry out maintenance/repairs

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• A relevant Mechanical qualification such as a technical certificate, NVQ or apprenticeship.
• Proven experience in a work environment of diagnosing and rectifying faults including those present in electrical/electronic systems fitted to modern vehicles and plant.
• Ability to undertake all types of mechanical repairs including hydraulics, diesel and petrol engines, automatic transmissions, retarders, full air braking systems, ABS and traction control systems
• Ability to fabricate basic components using a variety of materials, including metal and wood.
• Excellent communication and IT skills
• Ability to work consistently and to deadlines whilst producing good quality work.

About our department

The Technical Services Centre is a purpose built facility on Baltic Road in Gateshead, with easy access from all main routes. On-site facilities include a canteen (self-service), gym and
Free parking. The role also benefits from an attractive package, starting at 23 days holiday, increasing with Service and public holidays, Flexible Working, Local Government Pension Scheme and access to a range of social and volunteering opportunities

The Selection Process

This is a multi-stage assessment process; successful candidates will be progressed to subsequent stages, all candidates will be notified of their outcomes following participation in a given assessment stage.

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline*
Advert closes Friday 7th February 2025 at 12:00 noon
Notification of shortlist W/C 10th February 2025
On-site assessment: Interview WC 17th February 2025

*Please note the dates and stages detailed may be subject to change

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification. You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 1000 words which should demonstrate how you meet the criteria stated on the person specification and job description.

Please submit your supporting statement and equal opportunities monitoring form by no later than 12 noon on the 7th February 2025

Further information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

For further information about the role, tom.greer@twfire.gov.uk

Pre-employment checks

The successful applicant will be subject to our pre-employment screening process which includes an enhanced DBS check, completion of an occupational health medical questionnaire and a substance abuse test. We will also conduct right to work and reference checks.

About Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation. We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated, and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

Key employee benefits

 Generous leave entitlement commencing at 23 days plus Public Holidays and 3 local days to be used over the Christmas period
 Flexi-time scheme in operation
 Local government pension scheme
 Free on-site parking
 Free on-site gym
 Blue light discount
 Car leasing scheme