HGV Technician

Northampton, Force Headquarters - NN4 0JQ

Grade/scale Staff - SO1

This/These post(s) attract allowances Call Out / Standby

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12/07/2026, 23:55

The hiring manager reserves the right to close the advert prior to the closing date, depending on the level of applications.

As an HGV / Equipment Technician, your purpose is to ensure that all emergency service vehicles and associated equipment are safe, legally compliant, and fully operational at all times. You will carry out maintenance, servicing, and repairs across a wide range of specialist fleet and firefighting equipment and support our external contractor, while also providing out-of-hours cover and operational support. Your work ensures maximum fleet availability and reliability, supporting 24/7 emergency response capability across Northamptonshire and beyond.

• Ensure safety and legal compliance of emergency vehicles and equipment.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs, and servicing for specialist fleet and firefighting equipment.
• Support external contractor with repair and maintenance tasks.
• Provide out-of-hours cover and operational support as required.

• Work with a highly skilled and collaborative Joint Transport and Logistics team supporting both Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service.
• Exposure to a diverse fleet and advanced technical expertise.

We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to increase diversity within the organisations we serve, encouraging all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer. All applications will be treated on merit.

All employees and volunteers will be subject to background checks including vetting and references. We are committed to safeguarding and operate safe recruitment processes.

All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.

All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.