Vehicle Technician - Bowerhill, Wiltshire
| Posting date: | 05 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £42,523 to £45,369 per year |
| Additional salary information: | The above salaries are inclusive of: annual tool allowance (£469.44), annual out of hours scheme (£4,119.74) and non-guaranteed overtime payment (£3,500). The salary will rise by annual increments. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 February 2026 |
| Location: | SN12 6GX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Vehicle Technician - Bowerhill, Wiltshire
Grade: E
Pay: 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. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.
Annual tool allowance: £469.44
Annual out of hours scheme: £4119.74
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 one week a month on call.
Workshop Hours
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 16:30
Friday: 08:00 to 13:00
Location: Bowerhill Workshop, 3 Swift Way, Bowerhill Industrial Estate, Melksham, SN12 6GX
Appointment Type: Permanent
Contact: 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
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is 1 February 2026 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on 12 February 2026 at the Bowerhill 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 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.
If you have any questions or would like to request a visit to the Workshop, then please contact Steve 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.
Grade: E
Pay: 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. More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page.
Annual tool allowance: £469.44
Annual out of hours scheme: £4119.74
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 one week a month on call.
Workshop Hours
Monday to Thursday: 08:00 to 16:30
Friday: 08:00 to 13:00
Location: Bowerhill Workshop, 3 Swift Way, Bowerhill Industrial Estate, Melksham, SN12 6GX
Appointment Type: Permanent
Contact: 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
Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is 1 February 2026 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on 12 February 2026 at the Bowerhill 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 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.
If you have any questions or would like to request a visit to the Workshop, then please contact Steve 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.
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