South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue
Maintenance Operative Driver (MOD)
Job Location
Heeley, United Kingdom
Job Description
An opportunity has arisen within our Estates & Facilities section for a Maintenance Operative Driver, to cover various stations within South Yorkshire.
Maintenance Operative Driver (MOD)
Location: Agile
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 2 - £24,404 per annum
Work Pattern: 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am – 4pm on a Friday
The overall purpose of the role will be to:
* To be responsible individually or as part of a team for the basic maintenance of Fire Service premises, including CHQ and TDC, stores and workshop stores, grounds, all ancillary heating and ventilating plant and for the provision of a general porterage/caretaking service including driving duties.
* Carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post.
* Comply at all times with the Code of Conduct for officers of the Authority and such other professional requirements as to standards of conduct.
The successful person, as a minimum, must:
* Possess a current full driving license
* Have basic DIY skills and knowledge
* Work according to Health and Safety regulations in relation to the workplace
* Be able to work out of hours to provide cover where necessary
The key duties will include:
* To undertake basic maintenance of Fire Service premises, including but not limited to: drainage works, minor plumbing repairs, minor joinery works, minor redecorations and routine cleaning (outside of main cleaning contract).
* Assisting in the security and access arrangements on premises and undertake and record weekly Fire alarm tests as requested and quarterly smoke testing of fire alarm sensors at selected premises.
* Checking of progress and/or completion of works by contractors and ensuring they adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Checking records to ensure that routine and recurring maintenance and statutory compliance tasks have been undertaken and signed off by contractors or responsible persons.
* Preparing rooms for meetings (CHQ and TDC only).
* Delivery and collection of mail between sites.
* Assist with the delivery of goods upon arrival at premises.
* Provide support and assistance to the Service Electricians, Workshops and Central Stores and large projects as and when required.
* Undertake driver duties involving appliances, LGV’s, towing small trailers/bowsers, 4 wheel drive vehicles and fork lifts as requested (after appropriate training).
* Undertake basic maintenance checks as requested, on all TDC vehicles e.g. refuelling.
* Maintain cover for the TDC Caretaker and the driver/workshop assistant based at Rotherham transport workshop during periods of absence.
* To carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post.
Closing date for applications is 09.00 hours on 2 December 2024.
Interviews will be held on 10th and 11th December 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team.
No agencies please
Location: Heeley, GB
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Maintenance Operative Driver (MOD)
Location: Agile
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time – 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 2 - £24,404 per annum
Work Pattern: 8am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am – 4pm on a Friday
The overall purpose of the role will be to:
* To be responsible individually or as part of a team for the basic maintenance of Fire Service premises, including CHQ and TDC, stores and workshop stores, grounds, all ancillary heating and ventilating plant and for the provision of a general porterage/caretaking service including driving duties.
* Carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post.
* Comply at all times with the Code of Conduct for officers of the Authority and such other professional requirements as to standards of conduct.
The successful person, as a minimum, must:
* Possess a current full driving license
* Have basic DIY skills and knowledge
* Work according to Health and Safety regulations in relation to the workplace
* Be able to work out of hours to provide cover where necessary
The key duties will include:
* To undertake basic maintenance of Fire Service premises, including but not limited to: drainage works, minor plumbing repairs, minor joinery works, minor redecorations and routine cleaning (outside of main cleaning contract).
* Assisting in the security and access arrangements on premises and undertake and record weekly Fire alarm tests as requested and quarterly smoke testing of fire alarm sensors at selected premises.
* Checking of progress and/or completion of works by contractors and ensuring they adhere to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
* Checking records to ensure that routine and recurring maintenance and statutory compliance tasks have been undertaken and signed off by contractors or responsible persons.
* Preparing rooms for meetings (CHQ and TDC only).
* Delivery and collection of mail between sites.
* Assist with the delivery of goods upon arrival at premises.
* Provide support and assistance to the Service Electricians, Workshops and Central Stores and large projects as and when required.
* Undertake driver duties involving appliances, LGV’s, towing small trailers/bowsers, 4 wheel drive vehicles and fork lifts as requested (after appropriate training).
* Undertake basic maintenance checks as requested, on all TDC vehicles e.g. refuelling.
* Maintain cover for the TDC Caretaker and the driver/workshop assistant based at Rotherham transport workshop during periods of absence.
* To carry out such other duties within the department as from time to time may be required, which are commensurate with the grading of this post.
Closing date for applications is 09.00 hours on 2 December 2024.
Interviews will be held on 10th and 11th December 2024.
Interested?
If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website.
New starters will commence on the bottom of the salary grade and will receive increases to the top of the grade on an incremental basis. We offer 28 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus Bank Holidays. Annual leave increases after 5 years’ service to 32 days, followed by an extra day a year up to a maximum of 37 days. We also operate a generous flexi time attendance scheme.
Other benefits include; a cycle 2 work scheme, a free on site gym, enhanced maternity and paternity schemes and the opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team.
No agencies please
Location: Heeley, GB
Posted Date: 11/25/2024
Contact Information
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