HGV Vehicle Fitters

Posted on 19/05/2025

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16 Jun 2025
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£41,410 per annum (inclusive of allowances)
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£41,410 per annum (inclusive of allowances)

Basic salary £32,574 per annum

Call out cover £5,319 per annum

Retention allowance £3063 annually

Tool allowance £454 per annum

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, Monday – Thursday 8.00 – 16.15 hours and Friday 8.00 – 13.00 hours.

Our HGV Vehicle Fitters are required to participate in an out of hours call out scheme currently on a 1 week in 6 basis. Overtime payments will be made for all hours worked outside normal working hours.

Contract: Permanent

Location: Engineering Centre, Vesty Road, Bootle, L30 1NY

We are recruiting for HGV Vehicle Fitters to work at our modern and state of art vehicle workshops at Vesty Road, Bootle, Merseyside.

The Workshop department provides a high-quality fleet, comprising of fire appliances, ancillary, special vehicles and other specialist plant/equipment, maintained to a high standard and degree of reliability to provide the means whereby all members of the fire service can carry out their duties safety and efficiently.

Our HGV Vehicle Fitters are responsible for carrying out repairs, inspections, servicing and modification tasks to our fleet of Scania Fire Appliances and our ancillary fleet.

You must be a fully qualified Vehicle Fitter with City and Guilds or NVQ level 3. Have experience of working in an HGV vehicle transport workshop and be able to complete HGV vehicle inspections to DVSA standard.

We offer a competitive package with some great benefits available for employees:
- 23 days holiday (rising to 28 after 5 years’ service), plus Bank holidays and 2 additional Extra Statutory days added to the holiday entitlement
- Access to a free gym
- Free, secure parking and access to a staff canteen
- Access to a Local Government Pension scheme with contributions made by both the employee and by MFRS
- Excellent Health & Wellbeing services
Closing date for applications: midnight Monday 16^th June 2025

Interviews: Thursday 26^th June 2025
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About Us
Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is at the forefront of public safety and emergency response, serving the vibrant communities of Merseyside with dedication and professionalism. Our mission is to protect, prevent, and respond—ensuring the safety and well-being of the public, both in times of crisis and through proactive community engagement.

With a proud history and a strong sense of purpose, we operate across a diverse region that includes bustling urban centers, industrial hubs, and serene rural areas. Our highly skilled and committed teams work tirelessly to provide fire and rescue services, enforce fire safety regulations, and deliver critical prevention and education programs.

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PENSION CONSIDERATIONS

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Annual Allowance Information - Annual Allowance)

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (Local Pensions Partnership Administration Ltd – website - lppapensions.co.uk, Lifetime Allowance Information - Lifetime Allowance)

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

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Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.