Master Technician Vehicle And Equipment

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for a Master Technician (Vehicle and Equipment) to enhance our team based at our workshops in Chelston. You'll join us on a full-time (37 hours per week + standby hours), permanent basis, and in return you will receive a competitive salary of £35745 - £38223 (+ standby allowance) per annum.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England. We provide prevention, protection, and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset.

Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce.

About the role:

The role of Master Technician (Vehicle and Equipment) entails overseeing the daily operations of a repair and maintenance facility, focusing on optimizing the upkeep of fleet and Equipment assets. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders and customers is key in this endeavour. Effective leadership of the team is crucial, emphasizing flexibility and a customer-centric approach to ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance solutions are consistently delivered.

Key responsibilities of the Master Technician (Vehicle and Equipment):

• Plan and supervise the workload, including the activities of the Technicians at the Fleet Maintenance facilities and other locations. At times this may include the other facilities in times of absence
• Work in full support of all the Fleet Maintenance department staff and in particular closely liaise with maintenance staff across the Service to deliver the Fleet Maintenance support services in support of business demands
• Assisting with the management of the quality and performance of all shop floor and other location activities using ‘Systems’ thinking and best value practices
• Comply with all Departmental Policies/Processes/ Procedures and assist in the development of those relating to the Maintenance Section
• Undertake risk assessments relating to workshop processes and activities, to include development and management of Safe System of Work (SS of W)
• Provide information as required supporting Management Reports
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of procedures and processes relating to duties and tasks associated with the role as appropriate/required
• Supervise activities associated with the use and changeover of reserve/pool appliances and inventories in connection with Fleet Maintenance business
• Use Microsoft office applications and software systems specific to the Fleet function, i.e. Vehicle reporting systems, to include handheld technology as appropriate
• Work to a high standard and adhere to industry standard repair times (ICME or similar), internal schedule of rates and manufacturer's standard times
• Comply with the National Occupational Standards of performance applicable to the functions in the workplace (IMIHV01 and IMIMRHV01)/Industry Standards, current legislation and internal specifications
• Comply with industry National Standards, current legislation and internal specifications. (NOTE incorporated in 17 above)
• Manage the Service's operational equipment databases, paying particular attention to the asset life cycles of the equipment
• Assist in preparing, monitoring and recording the annual testing programme for safety critical equipment in accordance with strategies and policies and to ensure that any changes needed are identified to the Master Technician Site Supervisor

What we are looking for in our Master Technician (Vehicle and Equipment):

• Appropriate City & Guilds qualification or equivalent
• Experience of supervising individuals and a team, to include mentoring and the sharing of knowledge and training information
• Experience of current legislation appertaining to the use and operation of road vehicles and safety critical work equipment
• A minimum of 5 years current experience within the commercial motor vehicle repair industry 
• Good mechanical, electrical and electronics aptitude
• Flexible approach:
• -  Towards working on a varied range of mechanical and electrical equipment, with the ability to switch between tasks when required
• -  To undertake a varied work range to include fabrication, refurbishment and Equipment testing

Closing date: 2359hrs Thursday 29 February 2024

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Master Technician (Vehicle and Equipment) please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.

You must be eligible to work in the UK.

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a supporting statement. As part of your supporting statement please ensure you provide evidence of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification. The evidence provided will be used to shortlist applications received.

As a Service and as individuals: 

• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve, and we aspire for this to be reflected in our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experience and beliefs, who share our values to consider working for us.