Vehicle and Equipment Technician

Are you an experienced vehicle technician looking for a role where your skills genuinely make a difference? This is an exciting opportunity to join County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service (CDDFRS) as a Vehicle & Equipment Technician, supporting the frontline services that protect our communities every day.

Working as part of our Technical Services Team, you will be responsible for the inspection, maintenance and repair of fire appliances, cars and operational equipment, ensuring our firefighters can respond safely and effectively to incidents across County Durham and Darlington.

Based at our modern Technical Services Centre in Bowburn, you will work across the Service area in a clean, well-equipped workshop, using the latest tools and technology to maintain a diverse and specialist fleet.

In addition to your basic salary (Grade 7 £ 32,061 - £33,699), you will benefit from an excellent reward package, including:

• £2,500 market rate supplement
• Tool allowance – £37.93 per month
• Telephone allowance – £9.99 per month
• On-call standby allowance – approximately £2,000 per year (6-person rota)
• Call-out overtime payment average £4,000*
• Workwear, PPE and specialist tools provided
• 27 days annual leave, rising to 32 after 5 years’ service
• Flexible working
• Free gym and parking
• Local Government Pension Scheme

* Based on previous three years average callout payment.

You will have:

• Considerable experience in the repair and maintenance of motor vehicles, primarily HGVs
• A recognised HGV maintenance qualification (City & Guilds Parts 1, 2 & 3, Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, or equivalent)
• The ability to participate in a fairly shared standby rota outside normal working hours

Applications are also welcomed from candidates currently working in the PSV industry with relevant transferable experience.

Due to call-out requirements, you should live within or close to the County Durham and Darlington area. While we provide specialist tools, PPE and uniform, you will be required to supply your own hand tools (supported by a monthly tool allowance).

We invest in our people and offer a wide range of in-house and external training opportunities, including:

• LGV driver training
• Off-road 4x4 training
• Aerial appliance operation
• Manufacture manufacturer training
• HGV inspection techniques
• Specialist equipment maintenance training

As one of the top-performing Fire and Rescue Services in the UK, CDDFRS is a people-focused organisation that values inclusivity, learning and development. Every day brings variety, challenge and the satisfaction of knowing your work directly supports firefighters who serve our communities around the clock.

If you’re ready to take on a rewarding role with real purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact Scott Darby on or email

Application packs are available to download via the Northeast Jobs portal  and should be submitted to

Closing date:
Monday 2nd February 2026 @ 09:00am