Job Title: Procurement Officer

Grade: F

Salary: £37,938 – £40,476 per annum – starting salary dependent on experience.

Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week

Location: The service encourages flexible working and is open to flexible working options. The role’s base location will be the Support Offices in Potterne, Wiltshire with the flexibility to work from home / DWFRS Stations / Support Offices and we would welcome a conversation with the successful candidate on what type of flexible working arrangement will work best for you. There will be a requirement to attend your base location for a monthly team meeting, as well as occasional key activities and project meetings as and when required at other DWFRS locations.

Appointment Type: Permanent

Contact: For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Nick Vaux, Senior Procurement Officer on 01722 691461 or email Nicholas.vaux@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Monday 21 April 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Thursday 1 May and/or Friday 2 May 2025 at the Support Offices in Potterne. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date.

About the Role

We are looking for a Procurement Officer to join the team.

The Procurement Team consists of a Procurement Administrator, two Procurement Officers, a Senior Procurement Officer and a Procurement Manager.

The successful postholder will provide support with and oversee the Procurement of goods, works and services in an ethical and legally compliant manner.

The successful postholder will be assigned dedicated categories within the Service such as Estates to provide professional procurement advice, support and guidance to for designated procurement projects.

If you have existing experience and knowledge of public sector procurement and are looking for a new role where you can provide a first-class procurement service to a range of teams, then we would encourage you to complete the application form.

As Procurement Officer you will:

• Support Managers with all aspects of procurement and tendering for designated procurement projects providing professional advice and support at all stages, to ensure that an appropriate and legally compliant process is followed throughout.
• Administer procurement systems including the e-tendering system and contracts register for designated procurement projects and contracts.
• Monitor and obtain risk and credit reports on the suppliers, as requested from the Credit and Risk Reporting System.
• Maintain a pipeline for all procurements relating to the designed categories.
• Support Managers with all aspects of contract monitoring and management for designated contracts. Ensuring standards are set, met, and maintained and appropriate processes are followed where this is not the case.

What makes you our ideal Procurement Officer:

• You will have excellent communication skills with internal and external stakeholders, with the ability to build strong working relationships.
• You will have excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage procurement categories and lead on multiple procurement projects
• You will have excellent attention to detail with the ability to ensure your work is completed to the highest standard, adhering to legislation, best practice and Service procedures.
• You will have good analytical and report writing skills, working frequently on spreadsheets and word documents.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

Other Information:

• You must be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role which are a monthly team meeting in Potterne and occasional meetings as and when required at other DWFRS locations.
  A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• During the period of training there may be a requirement to attend the office more frequently.
• We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.
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We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

• Generous annual leave of 29 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 31 days per annum after five years’ Service.
• Local Government Pension Scheme – Members benefit from a generous employer contribution.
• Long Service awards.
• Blue Light Card and local discounts.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• A variety of family friendly policies and procedures to support a good work life balance.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives including free gym access.
  Support from the Fire Fighters Charity with your social wellbeing, physical health, mental health, nursing, retirement, and support for families.
• Learning and development pathways and qualifications, allowing employees to cement their knowledge and gain new skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

As well as being one of the largest combined Fire and Rescue Services in the country we are also one of the top performing. In February 2022, inspectors from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) looked closely at our Service and graded us as ‘Good’, ‘Outstanding’, and ‘Good’ across the three inspection pillars of Effectiveness, Efficiency and People.

To find out more and apply:

Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us.

Please note we do not accept CV’s in place of application forms.

We welcome the use of AI responsibly and ethically to demonstrate your skills in your application, but please don’t allow it to overshadow your own unique voice.

While we appreciate innovative approaches, we also value authenticity. Our assessment considers both the content of the application and how it was created, ensuring fairness and inclusivity for all applicants. At the end of the day – we want YOU to work for us!

You should ensure you include satisfactory evidence in your application to demonstrate all of the areas stated as being measured at the Application Stage on the Person Specification. This will ensure you have the best opportunity of progressing to the next stage of the selection process.

We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities and welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. All applications will be treated on merit and staff involved in recruitment and selection processes undertake unconscious bias training.

We are committed to the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee an interview to applicants with a disclosed disability if they meet the minimum criteria for the post to which they are applying. Please tell us in confidence if this applies to you, or if there are any reasonable adjustments that would help you apply for this post.

Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

If you hold international qualifications, you will be required to provide official evidence that shows how these compare to UK Qualifications. We will accept a Statement of Comparability from a UK organisation called ENIC which can be obtained via their website. Please note that UK ENIC charge for this service, so if you request a Statement of Compatibility, you will be required to pay for it as we are unable to reimburse you.

For further guidance on how to complete your application, please refer to the Job Application Guidance Notes. If you are experiencing difficulties completing your application or have a need to complete your application in an alternative format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing on 01722 691444 within plenty of time of the closing date of the position you are applying for.

Values & Behaviours Framework

Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.

Our Learning & Development Officers deliver effective training and support to internal staff in the areas of staff development, assessment, quality assurance, centre management activities and are required to deliver a range of other non-operational training input within the organisation

Training Instructor

NFRS is currently seeking expressions of interest, either internally or externally, to transfer into the role of a Training Instructor within the Training Delivery Team. This forms part of a succession plan for 2025/6.

Note: We are seeking to secure a talent pool of successful individuals that would be held on a panel for up to 12 months. It is anticipated that positions will become available during this time, but not guaranteed.

WDS Training Delivery Instructor – Expressions are from Competent WDS Firefighters, Crew Managers or Watch Manager from the Wholetime or Variable Crewing System.

The salary is as per National pay scales plus Training Allowance equivalent to 15.5% of a FF competent salary.

It is envisaged that successful candidates will commit to the role for a period of at least 36 months due to the nature and complexity of the roles and to ensure a return on investment.

The duty system requires individuals to currently undertake one weekend in four and one evening per month, but a certain amount of flexibility is required by the individual.

We are looking for individuals to join either team, who are driven, motivated, and willing to learn and support organisational objectives.  Following a period of training, individuals will be expected to work with minimal supervision.

The applicants must have sound working knowledge of IT systems.

All applicants must be a competent BA wearer with no outstanding performance issues in this area.

For this role, you will be required to attend a number of residential courses to obtain the relevant Instructor/Teaching qualifications, if not already achieved.

The Training Delivery Instructor role includes the training, development and assessment of personnel at all ranks/roles.

The instructor role could consist of a combination of the following subject areas. Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs) Safe Working @ Height, Immediate Emergency Care, Animal Rescue, Water Rescue, BA, Tactical firefighting. You will also be expected to take a lead role within a subject area.

As part of the role the successful candidate will be expected to:

Design and deliver training to a broad range of NFRS workforce
Assess personnel and provide feedback in verbal and written forms.
Review and maintain documents including Risk Assessments, course content
Research & Development for new innovative training methods.
Closing date is Friday 30th April 2025. Interviews 22nd May 2025.

How to Apply 

Please complete an application form including an evidence based supporting statement against the person specification, using 2000 words which will be measured against the NFCC leadership behaviours.

2. Application forms must be submitted via the following link Welcome – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service (tal.net)

Shortlisted applicants will be asked to undertake:

Interview comprising:

Role specific questions.
20 mins micro – teach of your choice

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. Any requests for reasonable adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. For support or further information please email: FireHRrecruitment@northants.police.uk

If you require more information, or for an informal, confidential discussion about the role and NFRS, do not hesitate to get in touch.

SM Jason Lister by email: jlister@northantsfire.gov.uk

Recruitment Dates Additional Information

Out to Advert
1st April 2025

Closing Date
30th April 2025

Shortlisting
7th May 2025

Interview process
22nd May 2025

SM Mick Titcombe by email: mtitcombe@nothantsfire.gov.uk

Recruitment,  Selection and Safeguarding

Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk. All employees and volunteers must share this commitment.

Fire & Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and we require all applicants to disclose, at the point of application, any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and/or reprimands. Please list the dates and details of any sentences if applicable. 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 (please refer to the guidance notes http://www.gov.uk/guidance/rehabilitation[1]periods for more information).

As part of our safer recruitment process, we will undertake pre-employment checks to verify the suitability of applicants. These checks will include actively seeking and checking references and a minimum Standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Enhanced level DBS checks will be carried out for roles with direct and unsupervised access to children, young people and adults at risk.

Applicants are also required to inform us of any pending or incomplete investigations of a safeguarding nature that are ongoing, or that arise during the period of application and pre-employment.

Our Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such, any risk assessments used for positive disclosures will incorporate both a reasonable and proportionate response.

Fire Safety posts

Senior Fire Safety Inspector

£41,511 – £44,711 (Grade PO-F)
(Permanent opportunity)

We are seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy for the role of Senior Fire Safety Inspector in the Fire Safety department.

About the role

Reporting directly to the High Risk Building Manager you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the fire safety plans of Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service by carrying out specific fire safety visits to relevant premises and assisting with consultations from partnership agencies on all fire safety related matters.

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 a Senior Fire Safety Inspector you will:

• carry out Fire Safety Audits within relevant premises to ensure responsible persons are operating within their responsibilities under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005.

• produce accurate written reports, which provide advice to responsible persons on how to comply with the legislation, reducing the likelihood and impact from fire to protect employees and customers.

• review and respond to building control consultations.

We are seeking a candidate who has demonstrable experience of:

• producing high standard letters and written reports and a good level of experience with the use of Microsoft Word and Outlook programmes

• use of data for the collation, analysis and presentation of information

• excellent written and oral communication skills and the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads.

Candidates are expected to have an understanding of current fire safety legislation, especially the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the relevant guidance. Additionally, experience in dealing with building regulations submissions would be an advantage.

To apply for a Senior Fire Inspector role you must have attained the Level 4 Diploma in fire safety.

A current full driving licence and the ability to travel is essential. A fleet vehicle will be provided for work related journeys.

About our Fire Safety Department

Fire Safety is part of the Community Safety function. We are responsible for making sure that non-domestic premises meet the required standards for keeping people safe from fire.

We do this through:

• fire safety audits
• partnership working
• advice and education
• enforcement action

We also:

• manage the Service’s Fire Investigation service
• inspect and comment on building plans under statutory consultation procedures, inspecting new premises when complete
• audit and licence premises for petroleum and explosives storage
• support a number of organisations through the Primary Authority Scheme
• deliver an ongoing programme of fire safety training for all Flexi Duty Officers and operational crews

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 – 15th April 2025
Notification of shortlist – 16th April 2025
Technical interview with a panel – 23rd April 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 15th April 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, please contact jan.turnbull@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.

Our facilities

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters are located in purpose-built premises based in Washington, within easy reach of the A1 and A19. On site facilities include a staff gym, ample free parking and canteen facilities.

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

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Solicitor (Litigation) based in Cambuslang on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week, however, applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share, or flexible working basis would be considered.

This is a key role working as part of a small, but busy Legal Services Team. Reporting to the Senior Solicitors (Litigation) and Legal Services Manager. You will be required to deliver a comprehensive range of multi-disciplinary legal services to the SFRS. The successful candidate will be required to focus on Employment law and General Litigation (Enforcement, Fatal Accident Inquiries, Debt recovery, Health and Safety). There will also be a requirement to assist and contribute to the development of the in-house legal function and to support business as usual activity in other areas such as governance and statutory duties (Including Data Protection, Human Rights and Equalities, Health and Safety, Fire Safety and Enforcement).

Possession of a Degree (LLB) in Scots Law or equivalent, a Diploma in legal Practice or equivalent depending upon year of qualification (e.g. PEAT 1 and PEAT 2), a current Practicing Certificate (unrestricted) issued by the Law Society of Scotland at the time of taking up post, are all essential, as is experience of undertaking Legal Research and Statutory Interpretation, providing Legal Advice regarding duties of employers, and Legal Drafting. The post holder will require to have a flexible attitude, capacity to work under pressure with excellent communication and influencing skills. Flexibility in working arrangements will be required as travel throughout Scotland might be necessary.

If you have the relevant skills, experience and you are willing to travel/relocate, please complete your application. Please be advised that travel/relocation costs will not be provided. Please see Job Description for the full criteria for the role.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review – in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements. A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Job Title:                    Fire Hydrant and Dry-Riser Technician

Contract:                    Permanent

Working Hours:        37 hours per week*

Salary:                        £27,269 – £29,572

Location:                    Chelmsford

Closing Date:            11th April 2025

*The number of your normal hours per week and days and times of your attendance will be 9 Day-Fortnight: Week One: Monday – Friday 08:00-16:45, Week Two: Monday – Wednesday 08:00-16:45, Thursday 08:00-16:30, Friday off.

The Role

Within our Water Section we are currently recruiting for a Fire Hydrant and Dry Riser Technician to join our team of five other technicians and our administration team. 

Based at Chelmsford, the role involves the inspection and maintenance of statutory and private fire hydrants, predominately across the Southwest of the County. Working on your own initiative in roadside and rural areas to identify fire hydrants, test and refurbish them using equipment from a workshop van. 

Training is available for the successful candidate, which would include fire hydrant repair techniques, NRSWA Highways working training (New Roads and Street Works Act) and tool and equipment use etc. The role will also involve the testing of dry-rising fire mains at various locations across the County as part of a team.

The role is of a physical nature and dry riser testing is a manual activity. The work will also involve accessing high-rise buildings and working outside in varying weather conditions so the successful candidate must be able to demonstrate manual handling capability, dexterity and the ability to access areas that are in overgrown locations using strimmer’s and hedge cutters and be able to pass the Authority’s in house driving course. Experience of working with members of the public and the ability to interpret technical drawings and maps would also be advantageous.

Eligibility

·         Level 2 standard of education (e.g. GCSE) or equivalent experience demonstrating basic numeracy and literacy.

·         Full driving licence (also have category B+E).

The successful candidate will be required to complete the following courses once in post:

·         (NRSWA) Operative level qualification.

·         First Aid Qualification

·         Qualification in the use of Strimmer’s / Brush cutter & Hedge cutter

·         Angle Grinder Qualification

·         IOSH Working Safely certificate

 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 

You will be required to submit a CV detailing a minimum of five years employment and / or education history, along with a supporting statement of no more than 500 words that demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria detailed in 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 of your supporting statement should not exceed 500 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.   

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications) should you wish. Your CV and 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 

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Terry Hone on Terry.Hone@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

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.

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

Please apply by: 18th April 2025

Shortlisting is anticipated to take place: 21st April 2025

Interviews are anticipated to take place: 28th April 2025

Overview

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has the above permanent vacancy at its Fleet and Engineering Workshops based at Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

As a service we operate a fleet of over 450 mixed-marque vehicles plus a large and diverse plant fleet. The vacancy involves working as part of a team undertaking the servicing, repairs, and maintenance of the Fire and Rescue Services’ wide range of specialist vehicles, plant and equipment.

The successful candidate will have served a recognised and relevant indentured/modern apprenticeship and have a minimum City and Guilds Part 2 Motor Vehicle Craft Certificate, OR NVQ Level 3 OR equivalent. Proven post-qualification experience in the repair and maintenance of Large Goods Vehicles, auto electrical work, hydraulics, pneumatics and fabrication is also required.

The post demands participation in an ‘out of hours’ emergency stand-by rota system requiring around the clock instant response attendance at any location within and outside of the Fire and Rescue Service operating area.

Purposes and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the day-to-day servicing, repair and maintenance of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service vehicles, plant and equipment including inspection and testing procedures.
• To work as a multi-skilled operative undertaking the following disciplines:- diagnosis and rectification of mechanical and electrical system defects, multi-process welding repairs and fabrication, defect assessment and repair to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• To participate in the training and mentoring of Apprentices and Trainees.
• To collect and deliver vehicles, plant and equipment for repair / maintenance within or outside of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service area.
• To participate in the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 24-hour emergency standby scheme as part of the duty rota and provide reasonable additional out of hours cover as required.
• To attend on weekends and outside normal hours to satisfy the exigencies of the Fire and Rescue Service.

Essential

• City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft Part 2 Certificate, OR NVQ Level 3, OR equivalent.
• Indentured / modern apprenticeship via a Main Dealership, Major Manufacturer or equivalent.
• Driving Licence Category B (Car).
• Willingness to train for a Category C Licence if not already held.
• Proven post qualification experience in Large Goods Vehicle repair and maintenance or equivalent.
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the repair and maintenance of LGV Category C or PCV category D type vehicles.
• Experience of working on a wide range of major chassis Marques and vehicular systems.
• Working knowledge of auto electrical systems.
• Ability to embrace and value diversity and demonstrate a fair and ethical approach in all situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a range of different audiences.
• Commitment to and ability to develop self, individuals, teams and others to improve effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain an active awareness of the environment to promote safe and effective working.

Desirable

• Chassis and relevant Manufacturer and Supplier courses.
• Some experience of welding and fabrication (steel and alloy).
• Experience of working in a main dealership or franchise service provider representing a Major LGV Manufacturer consistent with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s fleet profile.
• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

N.B This role involves frequent travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently.

Contract: Permanent

Grade: 9
Salary: £33,366 to 35,235 per annum
Hours of Work: 37
Directorate: Fleet and Engineering
Job Ref: 504984
Location: South Wales Fire and Rescue Headquarters

Please apply by: 11th April 2025

Shortlisting is anticipated to take place: 15th April 2025

Interviews are anticipated to take place: 22nd April 2025

2 x exciting opportunities for Apprentice LGV Technicians have arisen in the Fleet & Engineering Workshops based at our Headquarters in Llantrisant. The Service operates a fleet of over 400 vehicles and the successful candidate will be part of a team and their role includes the servicing, repair andmaintenance of vehicles, plant and specialist equipment.

The position of Apprentice LGV Technician is challenging and rewarding. The successful candidate will be expected to develop their level of technical expertise and knowledge of safe working through a programme of Further Education both within the workplace and College environment.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate a basic level of mechanical aptitude. A desire to learn and understand the many automotive engineering disciplines which form part of a Technician’s overall skills is also essential. The post holder will be expected to achieve the Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 and 3 qualifications alongside their day to day work.

Shortlisted candidates will receive a course document from Cardiff and Vale College detailing the core subject areas of the apprenticeship.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Repair and maintenance of vehicles and plant equipment, including inspection and testing procedures.
To work as a multi skilled trainee mechanical technician developing additional skills including welding repairs via multi purposes, fabrication, repair, maintenance and fault diagnosis of hydraulic and pneumatic systems and diagnosis and rectification of electrical and electronic faults.
To successfully complete the Foundation Apprenticeship Level 2 and 3 qualifications alongside their day to day work.
To collect and deliver vehicles, plant and equipment for repair and maintenance and to meet operational requirements within or outside the South Wales Fire & Rescue Service area upon receipt of an appropriate driver’s licence.
ESSENTIAL

GCSE Grade C or Above in English and Mathematics OR Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication and Application of Number
The ability to demonstrate basic mechanical skills
Driving Licence Cat B (Car)
An understanding and respect for others
Commitment and ability to develop self
Ability to communicate effectively to a range of different audiences
Ability to work effectively with others both within the Fire & Rescue Service and in the Community
Ability to adopt a conscientious and proactive approach to work to achieve and maintain excellent standards
Ability to understand, recall, apply and adapt relevant information in an organised, safe, systematic way
DESIRABLE

Ability to speak or willingness to learn Welsh
N.B This role involves frequent travel from the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters in Llantrisant to the Cardiff and Vale College Campus in Cardiff, there may also be the opportunity to visit our stations throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently

Contract: Apprenticeship (4 Year FTC Apprenticeship)

Hourly Pay Rates:

Year 1 – £7.37 – £10.41 per hour (Dependent on age)

Year 2 – £9.20 – £11.02 per hour (Dependent on age)

Year 3 – £11.63 per hour

Year 4 – £12.24 per hour

Hours of Work: 37 Hours per week
Directorate: Fleet and Engineering
Job Ref: NU0080
Location: Llantrisant & CAVC – Cardiff (City Centre Campus)