Ladder Technician/Driver – West Midlands Fire Service

Hours: 37 hours

08.00hrs – 16.00hrs Monday-Thursday

08.00hrs – 15.30hrs Friday

West Midlands Fire Service (WMFS) is the second largest fire and rescue service in England, serving an area of 902km square and a population of more than 2.9 million people.

Our vision is ‘Making the West Midlands safer, stronger and healthier’.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in ‘Our Strategy’ are what drives the people, professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transport Engineering Workshops team as a Vehicle Ladder Technician and driver. The role is based at our workshops centre in Perry Barr, Birmingham

Your responsibilities as a Ladder Technician will include the service and maintenance of several types of ladders to BSEN 1147, all relevant training will be provided for you to carry out the required tasks.

It is essential that you are physically fit, as this role involves a large amount of lifting, bending and manual dexterity. It is also essential that you hold a current driving licence as some driving may be required to collect and deliver vehicles to and from our workshops.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate the aptitude to manage multiple technical / practical disciplines to a consistently high-quality standard. You will be required to process all documentation associated within your role. You will also be expected to work individually or as part of a team where necessary. Responsibilities

• work to a consistently high standard
• able to manage your own workload effectively
• have good communication skills
• be able to work as part of a team or individually when required
• your role will involve carrying out inspections and repairs to fire service ladders to BSEN 1147 standards and completing the relevant certificates and paperwork, your role will also contain an element of driving
• flexible in your approach to changing task deadlines.

Experience and skills Essential skills or experience

• full light vehicle driving licence
• be self-motivated and able to plan your workload effectively
• able to bend, lift, carry and be dextrous enough to fulfil this physically demanding role
• follow role-based risk assessments, also keep your work area clean and free from hazards
• be prepared to assist team members as and when required.

Desirable skills or experience

• LGV Cat C Driving licence and trailer towing experience would be an advantage
• a previous mechanical background would be advantageous.

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

• clean and modern working environment
• ongoing training
• all relevant personal protective equipment is provided
• free, on-site gym facilities
• free, on-site parking.

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility, including OH health and fitness advisors, sports therapists, physiotherapists, cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

In addition, employees have access to:

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• wellbeing programmes
• ‘blue light’ discounts across many retailers, through partner schemes
• Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee), with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However, as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service, we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.

Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks, including – where applicable – relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, qualifications, medical clearance, identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.  How to apply

Send your CV and detail any previous experience that may make you suitable for this role.

Questions

If you have any questions about the role, or would like an informal discussion, please contact Steven Dawson on 0121 380 7568 or by email at steven.dawson@wmfs.net