Workshop Equipment Technician

Working hours: 37 hour week, consisting of a core shift:
Monday to Thursday 8am-4pm
Friday 8am-3.30pm.
You will be entitled to 29 days’ annual leave, rising to 34 days after five years. You will also receive a further eight days’ Bank Holiday entitlement.
WMFS overview
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 some three million people.
‘Our Strategy’ drives the people, professionalism and pride which we serve our communities, making them safer, stronger and healthier.
The role and department
Our Transport Engineering Workshops are based in Perry Barr, Birmingham, from where mechanical and engineering support services are provided all our fire stations across the West Midlands. TEW’s primary responsibilities are the design, purchase, maintenance and repair of the service’s fleet of 136 emergency response vehicles and 144 support vehicles, as well as the associated equipment required by a fire and rescue service, such as ladders, plant, and rescue equipment totalling over 2,000 assets.
The team of vehicle technicians also provide a 24-hour emergency call out service for our breakdowns and urgent repairs, to ensure the continued availability of frontline fire appliances and equipment in responding to emergency incidents.
Job purpose
We are looking to appoint a Workshop Equipment Technician. Under the direction of the Workshop Supervisor, they will be responsible for carrying out maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on a range of operational equipment, ensuring all work is performed to WMFS, manufacturers’ and safety standards, contributing to efficient workshop operations and minimising equipment downtime.
Core responsibilities and duties
inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of complex operational equipment, including hydraulically-powered rescue equipment, light portable pumps, positive pressure ventilations fans, lighting and torchers, etc. Ensure all work is carried out to the required standard, as stipulated by the Workshop Manager with reference to Loler, PuWER and all associated British and European standards, NFCC best practice guidelines and WMFS policy and procedures.
Complete and process all documentation in relation to the servicing and repairs of operational equipment, to comply with legislation as prescribed by the Workshop Supervisor using Fleet Management systems (mytech app) and suppliers’ web-based portals (eg Holmatro).
Essential skills or experience

• 4 GCSE passes - Grade A*-C /9-4, including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualification (including L2 functional skills), or higher-level relevant qualification.
• Full valid driving licence (Category B)
• Experience of undertaking practical tasks such as the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of operational equipment, ensuring all work is carried out to the required standard.

Desirable skills or experience

• Trade qualifications, City & Guilds or NVQ equivalents, recognised technician qualification in maintaining equipment
• Full valid driving licence (Category C)
• Vehicle electrics level 2

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

• clean and modern working environment
• ongoing training
• all relevant personal protective equipment provided
• enhanced family leave benefits, including 52 weeks fully paid maternity and adoption leave
• flexible and agile working arrangements
• on-site free gym facilities
• free parking.

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health facility - including occupational 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
To apply for this post, please complete the application questions and attached your CV, (please upload this in the 'attachments' section) detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role.
When completing your application, please familiarise yourself with the job description and the person specification within the information pack so you understand the essential qualifications, skills and attributes for the role. You will need to demonstrate that you meet all of the essential criteria detailed in the person specification to be shortlisted to the next stage. Whether or not you are shortlisted for an interview is based on the information you provide in your application form.
Questions
If you have any questions about the role, would like an informal discussion or workshop tour, please contact Steven Dawson, Workshop Manager on 0121 380 7568 or by email at [email hidden]