Please apply by: 18th April 2025

Shortlisting is anticipated to take place: 23rd April 2025

Interviews are anticipated to take place: 28th April 2025

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has the above permanent vacancy at its Fleet and Engineering Workshops based at Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, CF72 8LX.

As a service we operate a fleet of over 450 mixed-marque vehicles plus a large and diverse plant fleet. The vacancy involves working as part of a team undertaking the servicing, repairs, and maintenance of the Fire and Rescue Services’ wide range of specialist vehicles, plant and equipment.

The successful candidate will have served a recognised and relevant indentured/modern apprenticeship and have a minimum City and Guilds Part 2 Motor Vehicle Craft Certificate, OR NVQ Level 3 OR equivalent. Proven post-qualification experience in the repair and maintenance of Large Goods Vehicles, auto electrical work, hydraulics, pneumatics and fabrication is also required.

The post demands participation in an 'out of hours’ emergency stand-by rota system requiring around the clock instant response attendance at any location within and outside of the Fire and Rescue Service operating area.

Purposes and Responsibilities

• To be responsible for the day-to-day servicing, repair and maintenance of South Wales Fire and Rescue Service vehicles, plant and equipment including inspection and testing procedures.
• To work as a multi-skilled operative undertaking the following disciplines:- diagnosis and rectification of mechanical and electrical system defects, multi-process welding repairs and fabrication, defect assessment and repair to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• To participate in the training and mentoring of Apprentices and Trainees.
• To collect and deliver vehicles, plant and equipment for repair / maintenance within or outside of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service area.
• To participate in the South Wales Fire and Rescue Service 24-hour emergency standby scheme as part of the duty rota and provide reasonable additional out of hours cover as required.
• To attend on weekends and outside normal hours to satisfy the exigencies of the Fire and Rescue Service.

Essential and Desirables

Essential

• City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Craft
• Part 2 Certificate, OR NVQ Level 3, OR equivalent.
• Indentured / modern apprenticeship via a Main Dealership, Major Manufacturer or equivalent.
• Driving Licence Category B (Car). Willingness to train for a Category C Licence if not already held.
• Proven post qualification experience in Large Goods Vehicle repair and maintenance or equivalent
• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in the repair and maintenance of LGV Category C or PCV category D type vehicles.
• Experience of working on a wide range of major chassis Marques and vehicular systems.
• Working knowledge of auto electrical systems.
• Ability to embrace and value diversity and demonstrate a fair and ethical approach in all situations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to a range of different audiences.
• Commitment to and ability to develop self, individuals, teams and others to improve effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain an active awareness of the environment to promote safe and effective working.

Desirable

• Chassis and relevant Manufacturer and Supplier courses.

• Some experience of welding and fabrication (steel and alloy).

• Experience of working in a main dealership or franchise service provider representing a Major LGV Manufacturer consistent with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s fleet profile.

• Ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh.

N.B This role involves frequent travel between sites throughout the South Wales area. The successful candidate must be able to travel independently.

Contract: Permanent

• Grade: 9
• Salary: £33,366 to 35,235 per annum
• Hours of Work: 37
• Directorate: Fleet and Engineering
• Job Ref: #removed#
• Location: South Wales Fire and Rescue Headquarters