HGV Technician – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

HGV Technician – Northamptonshire Fire and Rescue Service

You’ll be part of a highly skilled and collaborative Joint Transport and Logistics team supporting both Northamptonshire Police and Northamptonshire Fire & Rescue Service. Working alongside experienced technicians, you’ll have exposure to an exceptionally diverse fleet—from frontline fire appliances to specialist equipment—giving you the opportunity to continually build and apply advanced technical expertise. The team operates with a strong sense of purpose, pride, and camaraderie, particularly when supporting emergency responses where every contribution truly counts to the public of Northamptonshire.

By working alongside our external contractor in maintaining and repairing vital vehicles and equipment to the highest safety and compliance standards, you directly enable frontline crews to respond quickly and effectively to incidents. Whether it’s ensuring fire appliances are ready for deployment, minimising downtime, or providing on-scene technical support, your work helps protect lives, property, and communities every single day.

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.