This permanent post sits in the workshop team of Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, maintaining operational fire appliances and specialist vehicles. Duties centre on keeping the fleet and fire service equipment serviceable, with the post-holder working on site at fire stations across both counties. Time-served LGV, HGV or PSV mechanics are considered, with specialist fire service training provided, and the role includes a one-week-in-six on-call rota. Applicants must pass pre-employment checks, including a Standard DBS check.
What the job involves
- Maintain the fleet of operational fire appliances and specialist vehicles
- Carry out maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment at fire stations across both counties
- Maintain operational fire service equipment
- Work closely with operational firefighters
What’s required
Qualifications
- Time-served LGV, HGV or PSV mechanic
Checks & eligibility
- Standard level DBS check
- Satisfactory references
- Medical clearance
- Social media check
What’s offered
- Flexible working practices with an average 37-hour week, Monday to Friday
- 23 days annual leave rising to 28 after 5 years, plus bank holidays
- Local government pension scheme
- Sickness benefits
- Provided tools and workwear
- On-the-job training and continual professional development, including LGV Class C licence if not already held
- Access to the Blue Light Card
- Guaranteed allowance and on-call allowance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
