Vehicle Technician Fire and Rescue Service

Overview

Vehicle Technician role at Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service based in Charminster, Dorset. The position is full-time and permanent.

• Carry out inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles and associated operational equipment, such as fire appliances and specialist rescue equipment, ensuring work is completed to the required standards.
• Ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory and best practice standards within the Workshop.
• Participate in specialist training (e.g., Scania FBT levels 1–3, Rosenbauer maintainers course and Godiva pump repair training). Some courses may require overnight stays if outside the Service area.
• Support Dorset Fire Stations and the West Moors Training Centre; provide occasional support in the Wiltshire area as needed.

• Full current driving licence; willing to meet travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle may be required.
• Service vehicle available for daily maintenance and out-of-hours breakdowns (manual transmission only).
• A Category C licence is required for the role; if not currently held, applicants will be considered for a course to obtain it.
• Willingness to participate in the emergency out-of-hours scheme (evenings and weekends, one week in every five-week rota) with appropriate remuneration.
• Must meet all essential requirements listed in the Person Specification and be eligible for Standard Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance prior to employment.
• All offers are subject to pre-employment checks (identity, right to work, medical, references, and verification of employment history and gaps in the last 3 years).
• Upon appointment, you may be required to adhere to a Health Surveillance Programme and attend an Occupational Health appointment for baseline readings.

• Pay:
  Starting salary up to £41,699 (includes an average non-guaranteed overtime of £3,500 per annum).
• Basic salary: £34,434 per annum, rising by annual increments to £37,280.
• Annual tool allowance: £469.44;
  Annual out-of-hours scheme: £3,296.21.
• Annual leave: 27 days per annum + 8 bank holidays, pro-rata; rises to 30 days after five years’ service.
• Hours:
  
  37 hours per week, Monday to Friday; plus 1 week per 5-week rota on call.
• Flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, family-friendly schemes and health & wellbeing services.

Closing date: 1 February 2026 (midnight). Interviews intended for 11 February 2026 at Charminster Workshop. Further interview details will be provided to shortlisted candidates.

For full details of the role and requirements please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.

To apply, please ensure you complete the application form as CVs are not accepted in place of applications. If you need assistance or an alternative application format due to a disability, please contact HR Resourcing.