Fleet Maintenance Centre Supervisor HIWFRS619204

Do you want a fantastic opportunity to support the Communities of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight? Could you provide critical and technical support to the frontline services of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service (HIWFRS)?, HIWFRS Fleet Maintenance Team is looking for a highly motivated Supervisor. As a Fleet Maintenance Supervisor , you will be required to manage a team of technicians on a day to day basis, plan workloads, oversee and provide technical support to all aspects of an automotive and equipment fleet including :

• Routine vehicle servicing
• Vehicle repairs and maintenance
• Vehicle refurbishments
• Vehicle upgrades
• Equipment repairs and maintenance
The Supervisor will also deputise for the Fleet Maintenance Centre Manager and have responsibility as part of a rota, for unlocking and securing the premises at the start and finish of each day. Maintenance and care is carried out across the 62 HIWFRS sites and you will be expected to complete tasks on fire stations as well as at the scene of operational incidents to ensure the readiness and availability of fleet assets at all times. You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority , and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis., Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. Corporate Equalities Employment Policy : In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


• Skilled and motivated and will have completed a recognised apprenticeship, with accompanying NVQ, City and Guilds qualifications or have extensive equivalent experience in a mechanical discipline
• IRTEC qualified
• Conversant with auto electrical systems
• Experience of equipment maintenance and repair, for example ladders and / or hydraulic rescue equipment is desirable
• Have at least two years post qualification experience in a relevant role
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Have a positive and customer focused approach to completing tasks and activities
• Has the ability to deliver the utmost professional and integral service
  
  In return we will offer you :
• The opportunity to work in a state of the art modern maintenance facility
• Continuous on the job training and development
• LGV licence if not already held
• MOT testing course certification if not already held
Further employee benefits such as :
• Government pension scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Uniform provided
• Discounted MOT testing
• Free onsite parking
• Onsite restaurant
• Free use of onsite gym
• Discount blue light card offering discounts on the high street and online purchases