Auto Electrical Workshop Technician

Our vision is Making the West Midlands safer stronger and healthier.

This vision and the strategic goals outlined in Our Strategy are what drives the people professionalism and pride with which we serve our communities

The Role and Department Overview

Transport Engineering Department (TEW) are based at our Fleet workshops in Perry Barr Birmingham but provide a mechanical and engineering support service to all our fire stations across the West Midlands. The departments primary responsibilities are for the design purchase maintenance and repair of the Services fleet of 136 emergency response vehicles and 144 support vehicles as well as the associated equipment required by a fire and rescue service such as ladders plant and rescue equipment totalling over 2000 assets.

The team of vehicle technicians also provide a 24-hour emergency call out service for our breakdowns and urgent repairs to ensure the continued availability of frontline fire appliances and equipment in responding to emergency incidents.

We are looking to appoint an Auto Electrical Workshop Technician to join our Fleet Department. The role is responsible for undertaking day to day servicing predictive and preventative maintenance and repairs to our fire service vehicles plant and equipment electrical systems to ensure these remain safe and operational. Maintaining a safe and clean workstation the successful candidate will possess the competence to diagnose faults in mechanical and electrical systems to determine effective repair methods required.

Job Purpose

To be responsible for the day to day servicing repair and maintenance of vehicles plant and equipment electrical systems maintaining Fleet strength 24 hours a day working as part of a team of multi-skilled vehicle technicians.

Responsibilities and duties

To undertake scheduled electrical routine maintenance adhoc repairs and modifications to Brigade LGV PCV and PCL vehicles and equipment and to external Brigade and company vehicles and equipment. Keeping said maintenance to Ministry standards and in line with manufactures standards and specifications.

Utilising various items of diagnostic equipment and processes to ascertain the serviceability of a vehicle or auxiliary equipment.

Read and interpret wiring diagrams technical drawings and service manuals.

Apply logical progressive and appropriate diagnostic techniques to determine reported malfunctions in vehicles components or associated electrical systems. To make recommendations on any identified system improvements or modification designed to enhance electrical safety and reliability.

Decommission emergency electrical systems on disposal vehicles.

To complete and process all documentation in relation to the servicing and repairs of vehicles and equipment required to comply with legislation as prescribed by the Principal Workshop Technician using Fleet Management systems (my tech app).

Through an ongoing training program we will be able to deliver a high level of technical knowledge and advice to maintain the high standards required to support compliance with legislation and statutory duties and to facilitate the delivery of effective services.

Be able to understand and assist in your contribution towards the West Midlands Fire Service objectives by supporting the team to deliver the functions and objectives of the Action Plan.

Carry out duties in a proactive and responsible way to reduce the downtime of vehicles/equipment to help to reduce the impact of your work on the environment.

Help to support through negotiation and team meetings any changes that you feel need to be made to improve standards procedures or processes

To mentor instruct train and guide TEW Workshop Technicians and Apprentice Workshop Technicians on a one-to-one basis

To undertake repairs and maintenance of vehicles and equipment outside of the prescribed trade but within the general capabilities of a craftsperson.

Liaise with other departments both internally and externally to progress the work through the workshop in the timeliest and most cost-effective manner ensuring that work standard remains at the pinnacle of expectations.

Work alongside TEW stores department in the procurement of various parts and/ or tools when maintaining / repairing vehicles and equipment.

Carry out ongoing training where required to meet greener solutions to protect the environment (EV or hybrid vehicles).

Ensure all work areas tools and workshop equipment are kept clean safe and serviceable both on site and off site complying with safe working practices alongside the Health and Safety at Works Act 1974.

Uphold and actively promote the Equality and Diversity policies of the West Midlands Fire Service.

Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade of post as required.

Experience and skills

Essential skills or experience

Trade qualifications City & Guilds electrical certificate in motor vehicle technology or

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Good standard of education. Minimum 3 GCSE or equivalent.

UK LGV driving license

Repair and maintenance of LGV PCV DVSA legislation

Repair and overhaul of major components both mechanical and electrica

Use of Workshop equipment electrical and mechanical

Health and safety regulations within the working environment

Willingness to undertake training courses away from home

Dependable character able to work on own or with others

Accuracy and high level of quality

Flexible approach to working duties

Practical and mechanically minded

High level of dexterity

Able to interpret drawings and design/development product ideas

Ability to communicate effectively

Able to undertake physically strenuous tasks

Desirable skills or experience

Experience in the use of fleet management software applications

Experience in emergency services workshop

Driving License with C1 entitlement.

Benefits

We offer a friendly working environment and benefits including:

Clean and modern working environment

Ongoing training

All relevant personal protective equipment is provided

Free on-site gym facilities

Free on-site parking

Brigade wide progression opportunities

We also offer access to an in-house occupational health (OH) facility including OH health and fitness advisors sports therapists physiotherapists cognitive behavioural therapy practitioners and counsellors.

In addition employees have access to:

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing programmes

blue light discounts across many retailers through partner schemes

Sports and Welfare scheme (for a small fee) with access to discounted products and services.

Diversity

We welcome applications from all eligible candidates. However as women and Black and minority ethnic employees are currently under-represented in our service we particularly encourage applications from these groups.

WMFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults. We expect the same of every staff member.

Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks including - where applicable - relevant level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check qualifications medical clearance identity and right to work. All applicants will be required to provide two suitable references.

How to apply

To apply for this post please complete the application questions and attached your CV detailing previous experience to outline your suitability for the role.

When completing your application please familiarise yourself with the job description and the person specification within this information pack so you understand the essential qualifications skills and attributes for the role. You will need to demonstrate that you meet all of the essential criteria detailed in the person specification in order to be shortlisted to the next stage. Whether or not you are shortlisted for an interview is based on the information you provide in your application form.

Questions

If you have any questions about the role would like an informal discussion or Workshop tour please contact Steven Dawson Workshop Manager on 0 or by email at

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