Fleet Support Technician

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Fleet Support Technician (HGV Mechanic), based in Cambuslang on a permanent basis. This is an opportunity to progress your career working on a variety of vehicles and auxiliary Equipment that Support the Frontline Service Delivery to Communities throughout Scotland, working 35 hours per week over a compressed 4 day work pattern Monday - Friday.

This is a full time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to work in a busy Workshop, looking after a large fleet of vehicles ranging from light commercial vehicles and cars through to LGV specialised fleet, together with a large portfolio of specialist operational equipment. Your day-to-day duties will include: carrying out diagnostic investigations/inspections and repairs as required on the Vehicle Fleet and Equipment within the service. You will work to standards as laid down by DVSA (Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency) and NFCC (National Fire Chiefs Council) Guidelines.

Previous experience of working in a busy Commercial Vehicle Workshop or Dealership is required.

It is essential you are a fully qualified time served HGV Mechanic and have appropriate City & Guilds Certificates or equivalent, have a current driving license, sound knowledge of modern vehicle systems including can-bus, current legislation and the ability to operate a wide range of power tools.

You must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to issue and follow instructions, be flexible and work well as part of a team as well as have the ability to work with minimum supervision.

As a requirement of the role, you must participate in the 24hr Stand-By rota operated by Fleet & Equipment Workshop West. The working week will be 35 hours over a compressed 4 day work pattern Monday - Friday.

In addition to the agreed salary, a market allowance is applicable to this post for suitably experienced candidates. Taking account of this market allowance, the potential combined maximum remuneration for this post is £37,919. The salary range for this role is SFRS Grade 4 £32,041 - £34,472 per annum, and where applicable a market allowance of £3,447 per annum will also be included.

The market allowance is an additional payment agreed to be paid for an initial two year period.  This allowance is subject to review and may be varied or removed where market pressures change or no longer exist. SFRS Market Allowance Policy outlines the specific criteria relating to the application of market allowance payments and the conditions associated with this. The market allowance will be payable where the appointee is able to demonstrate they are suitably competent, experienced and qualified to undertake the full aspects of the role.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

 

 

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.