LGV/HGV Technician – West Midlands Fire Service

Working Hours

37 Hour week – consisting of 2 work patterns

Early work pattern 07.00hrs – 15.00hrs Monday – Thursday

07.00hrs – 14.30hrs Friday

Late Pattern 11.00hrs – 19.00hrs Monday-Thursday

11.00hrs – 18.30hrs Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen within our Transport Engineering workshops, based in Perry Barr Birmingham, for a forward-thinking individual, who can manage their own workload efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include carrying out servicing and repairs to a varied fleet of LGV/PCV emergency vehicles along with vans, cars and ancillary equipment at our main workshop based in Perry Barr Birmingham, or on location at nominated departments or Stations within the West Midlands area.

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 and mentor apprentices 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

be prepared to mentor and work with apprentices as necessary

flexible in your approach to changing task deadlines.

Experience and skills:

Essential skills or experience

full light vehicle driving licence

can undertake physically strenuous tasks and have a strong knowledge of manual handling principles

willing to attend training courses both in house and away from home if necessary

knowledge of the construction and use regulations

trade qualifications City and guilds or NVQ equivalents to level 3, National craft Certificate (Or Equivalent)

LGV/PCV category C licence. Training will be given to the correct candidate.

Desirable skills or experience

Knowledge of vehicle electrics, hydraulics, plant maintenance, vehicle recovery and attendance of vehicle manufacturers courses

PCV cat D licence

able to wear respiratory equipment if necessary.