Job Description

Apprentice HGV Technician



Please note that this position is only open to applicants aged 18 and over, due to the nature of the work involved



Grade: Grade B



(Subject to Job Evaluation)



Salary: 25,992 per annum rising by annual increments to 27,269.



More information on salaries and progression can be found on our pay and policies page



Allowances: Tool allowance payable at 454.92 per annum



Hours: Full time, Monday to Friday 37 hours per week



Location: Charminster Workshop, Wanchard lane, Charminster Dorchester, DT2 9RP



Appointment Type: Permanent



Contact: For a chat about this post, please contact Paul Rush, Fleet Maintenance Manager on 07900164967 or email paul.rush@dwfire.org.uk



If you have any questions or would like to request a visit to the Charminster Workshop, then please contact Paul Rush on the contact details above.



Closing and Interview date: The closing date for applications is Sunday 22 June 2025 (midnight). It is intended that interviews will take place on Monday 30 June 2025

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Should you be shortlisted for interview, further details regarding the interview format / location will be provided before the interview date.



Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible



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As an Apprentice HGV Technician you will:


be eager and willing to be enrolled on the following Level 3 Apprenticeship Course 'Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Heavy)' which runs for a period of 3 years upon successful completion of the above apprenticeship course and the successful postholder obtaining their LGV/Cat C Driving Licence there will be the opportunity to join the established fleet team in becoming a competent Vehicle Technician where you will receive a Grade E salary which presents a fantastic progression opportunity for the successful candidate learn the inspection, testing, maintenance and repair of a wide range of vehicles and associated operational equipment, ensuring all work is completed to the required standard

What makes you our ideal Apprentice HGV Technician:


you will have good communication skills and a positive attitude to internal/external customer care you will have reading and writing skills to assist you in the completion of the apprenticeship programme you will have the ability to undertake short periods of physical exertion working in cramped conditions and occasionally in all weathers to accomplish repairs. You will also ideally have experience in using hand tools

For full details of the role and requirements please have a look at the job description and person specification.



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 travel requirements will include travelling to and from college in Bournemouth to complete your apprenticeship, travelling to attend in house mandatory job-related training and when required travelling across the two Counties of the Service to provide support you must be willing to provide any other information required for the training provider to ensure you meet the entry criteria and confirm you are eligible for the apprenticeship. Please note if you are qualified in Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Heavy) Level 3 then you will not be eligible to apply for this role 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, negative drug test, receipt of satisfactory references, verification of employment history and an explanation of any gaps in employment in the last 3 years upon appointment you will be required to adhere to the requirements of a Health Surveillance Programmeand attend an Occupational health appointment for baseline readings please click here for information relating to raising tax awareness and pension considerations when applying for a job

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, a variety of family friendly schemes including 39 weeks' full pay during maternity leave (subject to qualifying criteria) and health & well-being services.



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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.



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Our recruitment, assessment and progression processes are based on our Code of Ethics that has been developed specifically for Fire and Rescue Services. When recruiting, we identify the most important behaviours for the role and these are used as part of the short-listing and selection process.