Technical Services Technician HIWFRS622103

Overview

Job Details: Salary Range: £36,363 - £38,220 per annum plus Market Supplement of £2,500 per annum. Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh. Hours per week: 37. Contract Type: Permanent. Closing Date: 31 October 2025.Do you want a fantastic opportunity to support the Communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight? Could you provide critical and technical support to the frontline services of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service? If the answer is yes, then we may have the job for you!Based at our modern and well-equipped Fleet Maintenance Centre in Eastleigh, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) are looking to recruit a highly motivated and experienced metal worker/fabrication specialist. This position requires the applicant to be an experienced welder in both MIG and TIG, be competent with fabrication techniques, be competent in operating a variety of metal working machinery such as guillotine and box press and have experience installing vehicle stowage.Responsibilities

Routine vehicle servicing on a variety of vehiclesVehicle repairs and maintenanceNew vehicle preparationVehicle refurbishmentsVehicle upgradesRoutine equipment repairs, maintenance, and servicingMaintenance and care are carried out across the 62 HIWFRS sites and you will be expected to complete tasks on fire stations and on occasions at the scene of operational incidents to ensure the readiness and availability of fleet and equipment assetsThis position is based at Eastleigh; however on occasions you may be required to work at other HIWFRS locations within the county of Hampshire or on the Isle of Wight, therefore you need to have the ability to travel, as necessaryQualifications / Requirements

Skilled and motivated and will have completed a recognised apprenticeship, with accompanying NVQ, City and Guilds qualifications or have extensive equivalent experience in a metal working/fabrication disciplineExperience of equipment maintenance and repairHave relevant experience in a similar roleThe ability to work independently and as part of a teamHave a positive and customer focused approach to completing tasks and activitiesCan deliver the utmost professional and integral serviceContinuous on the job training and developmentLGV licence if not already heldFamily friendly working hoursGovernment pension schemeGenerous annual leave entitlementUniform providedFree onsite parkingDiscount blue light card offering discounts on the high street and online ..... full job details .....