Vehicle Technician – Charminster, Dorset- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is seeking a Vehicle Technician to join their Charminster Workshop, responsible for the maintenance and repair of fire appliances. The role offers a competitive salary starting up to £41,699, annual leave of up to 30 days, and structured training opportunities including specialist courses. Applicants must possess a full driving licence and have a willingness to obtain a Category C licence. An essential role that supports the operational team in ensuring the effective running of the service.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi time scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in inspecting, maintaining, and repairing vehicles.
• Willingness to participate in training courses as necessary.
• Ability to travel and stay overnight for training.

Responsibilities

• Perform inspections, maintenance, and repairs on vehicles.
• Ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory standards.
• Support Fire Stations with Fleet and Equipment.

Skills

Vehicle maintenance and repair

Knowledge of fire appliances

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Full current driving licence

Category C licence (willingness to obtain)

Tools

Scania FBT training

Godiva pump repair training

Job description

Vehicle Technician – Charminster, Dorset- Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service

Grade:E

Pay:Starting salary of up to£41,699(which includes an average (non-guaranteed) overtime payment of£3,500per annum)

Basic salary:£34,434 per annumrising by annual increments to£37,280. More information on salaries and progression can be found on ourpay and policies page.

Annual out of hours scheme:£3,296.21

Annual leave:Generous annual leave of 27 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata dependant on start date. Annual leave rises to 30 days per annum after five years’ Service.

Hours:Full time, 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, plus 1 week per 5 week rota on call

Workshop Hours

Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 16:00

Friday: 08:00 to 15:30

Closing and Interview date:The closing date for applications is1 February 2026 (midnight).It is intended that interviews will take place on11 February 2026at theCharminster Workshop.Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format etc will be provided before the interview date.

About the Role

We are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our team at the Charminster Workshop in Dorset.

The Charminster Workshop are a small hardworking team that deliver an essential service to the Dorset Fire Stations and West Moors Training Centre.

The Workshop supports Fire Stations with Fleet and Equipment with the occasional requirement to provide support in the Wiltshire area.

In the role of Vehicle Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles and associated operational equipment, such as fire appliances and specialist rescue equipment ensuring all work is completed to the required standard.

Specialist training will be provided for the successful applicant such as Scania FBT one, two and three, Rosenbauer maintainers course and Godiva pump repair training. Some of these courses are outside the Service area and therefore you may be required to stay overnight.

You will play a significant role in ensuring compliance is maintained in relation to the legislative, regulatory and best practice standard of work that is carried out within the Workshop.

If you have any questions or would like to request a visit to the Workshop, then please contact Lyndon or Paul on the details above.

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.

We offer a wide range of employee benefits and strive to ensure that staff are valued and rewarded. For example, we offer a flexi time scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, a generous annual leave allowance, a variety of family friendly schemes and health & well-being services.

Other Information:

• You must have a full current driving licence and be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the role. Use of your own vehicle will be required.
• A Service vehicle will be available for daily maintenance duties and out of hours breakdowns. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.
• There is a requirement to have a Category C licence for this role however if you do not currently hold this type of licence we would still encourage you to apply and we can consider putting the successful applicant through a course.
• You must be willing to participate in the emergency out of hours scheme providing support during the evenings and weekends one week per five week rota for which the appropriate remuneration will be paid.
• You must meet all the essential requirements for the role as listed in the Person Specification.
• A Standard Disclosure & Barring Service Check (DBS) clearance will be undertaken on the successful individual prior to offer of employment.
• Any offer of employment will be subject to full pre-employment checks which include identity checks, right to work in the UK, medical, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• Upon appointment you will be required to adhere to the requirements of a Health Surveillance Programme and attend an Occupational health appointment for baseline readings.
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This is a fantastic opportunity to join Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service, an organisation that is passionate about changing and saving lives. Our corporate staff are absolutely vital in helping to make our communities safer and healthier. Without them, we couldn’t do it.

Salary: Starting salary of up to £41,699 rising by annual increments to £44,545 (salaries are inclusive of annual tool allowance, annual out of hours scheme and non-guaranteed overtime)