Equipment Workshop Supervisor

Salary: Grade F - £36,124 per annum rising by annual increments to £38,626. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.

Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30 - Friday 08:00 to 13:00

Location: Trowbridge Equipment Workshop, Trowbridge Fire Station Hilperton Road BA14 7JB Contract: Permanent

This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service for further information. As Equipment Workshop Supervisor you will:

• Supervise the Trowbridge Equipment Maintenance and Repair Team and the equipment workshop facility ensuring equipment is maintained and repaired in accordance with relevant policies and procedures.
• Ensure effective task prioritisation, scheduling, allocation, delivery, administration, budgeting and record keeping.
• Ensure all equipment workshop policies and procedures are followed, and all necessary records are accurate and maintained such as Health & Safety records, COSHH assessments, Risk Assessments, and safe systems at work.
• In conjunction with the Equipment Maintenance Manager ensure the team receive the necessary training, both initial and ongoing.

What makes you our ideal Equipment Workshop Supervisor:

• You will meet the essential requirements for this post as detailed in the Person Specification.
• You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels.
• You will have management experience with the ability to manage a team undertaking a range of technical activities which you can provide support and guidance on.
• You will have excellent organisational and time management skills. You will also be a proficient user of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Teams.

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 of 29 days per annum, plus 8 bank holidays. Pro-rata amount depending on your start date. Annual leave rises to 31 days per annum after five years' Service.
• A variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks' full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Access to a variety of health & well-being services
• Emergency Service Blue Light Card

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; however, a Service vehicle may be available. Please note Service vehicles are manual transmission only.
• If you are unable to drive due to a disability, we would still welcome your application and will explore any reasonable adjustments that could be put in place.
• 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 and receipt of satisfactory references, and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years.
• We are currently reviewing our drug and alcohol testing arrangements and are likely to introduce pre-employment drug testing as part of the recruitment process for certain roles.
• 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.

Find out more and apply:

For a chat about this post, please contact Mick Moore, Fleet and Equipment Manager on 07736 955865 or email mick.moore@dwfire.org.uk

Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 20 ^th April 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Tuesday 6 ^th May 2025 at Trowbridge Fire Station. Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format will be provided before the interview date. Our Candidate Charter outlines the commitments we make to you when applying for a vacancy with us. Applicants will need to apply via our main website and complete a full application form. The advert link is: Dorset & Wiltshire Fire Service | Current vacancies

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