Vehicle Technician
| Posting date: | 24 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £34,434 to £37,280 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Starting salary of up to £42,523 (which includes an average (non-guaranteed) overtime payment of £3,500 per annum). Basic salary: £34,434 per annum rising by annual increments to £37,280. Annual tool allowance: £469.44 Annual out of hours scheme: £4119.74. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Melksham, Wiltshire, SN12 6GX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
We are looking for a Vehicle Technician to join our team at the Bowerhill Workshop in Melksham, Wiltshire.
The Bowerhill Workshop are a small hardworking team that deliver an essential service to the Wiltshire Fire Stations and Devizes Training Centre.
The Workshop supports Fire Stations with Fleet and Equipment from Salisbury up to Cricklade with the occasional requirement to provide support in the Dorset 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.
For a chat about this post, please contact Steve Weston, Vehicle Workshop Supervisor on 01722 691390 or email Steve.Weston@dwfire.org.uk or Paul Rush, Fleet Maintenance Manager on 07900 164967 or email Paul.Rush@dwfire.org.uk. If you have any questions or would like to request a visit to the Workshop, then please contact Steve or Paul.
For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.
The Bowerhill Workshop are a small hardworking team that deliver an essential service to the Wiltshire Fire Stations and Devizes Training Centre.
The Workshop supports Fire Stations with Fleet and Equipment from Salisbury up to Cricklade with the occasional requirement to provide support in the Dorset 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.
For a chat about this post, please contact Steve Weston, Vehicle Workshop Supervisor on 01722 691390 or email Steve.Weston@dwfire.org.uk or Paul Rush, Fleet Maintenance Manager on 07900 164967 or email Paul.Rush@dwfire.org.uk. If you have any questions or would like to request a visit to the Workshop, then please contact Steve or Paul.
For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the Job Description and Person Specification.
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