Salary: Disciplined Services (Rank and File) Pay Scale Point 3 ($24,070) to Disciplined Services (Rank and File) Pay Scale Point 16 ($36,270) per month.

Entry Requirements: (1)(a) have Level 2 or equivalent [(Note a)] or above in three subjects in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (HKDSEE), or equivalent; or (b) have Level 2 [(Note b)]/Grade E or above in three subjects in the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE), or equivalent;
(2)have completed apprenticeship in mechanical, electrical, electronic or automobile engineering plus 4 years’ experience in relevant trade;
(3)have met the language proficiency requirements of Level 2 [(Note b)] or above in Chinese Language and English Language in HKDSEE or HKCEE, or equivalent;
(4)be able to pass a trade test of his/her trade; and
(5)have a pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test.
【Note:(i)The three subjects in (1) above may include Chinese Language and English Language; (ii)By the closing day of the application period (i.e. 20 March 2025), applicants must possess the relevant academic qualifications and experience in relevant trade. (iii)Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview and/or trade test; (iv)Possessing an automobile engineering certificate from a Hong Kong polytechnic/polytechnic university or the Hong Kong Institute of Vocational Education/technical college/technical institute, or equivalent is an advantage; and (v)Possessing a valid Hong Kong driving licence is an advantage.】

Note:

(a)For civil service appointment purpose, “Attained with Distinction” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade C in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 3 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE. “Attained” in Applied Learning subjects (subject to a maximum of two Applied Learning subjects), and Grade E in Other Language subjects in HKDSEE are accepted as equivalent to Level 2 in the New Senior Secondary subjects in HKDSEE.
(b)For civil service appointment purpose, Grade C and Grade E in Chinese Language and English Language (Syllabus B) in the HKCEE before 2007 are accepted administratively as comparable to Level 3 and Level 2 respectively in Chinese Language and English Language in the 2007 HKCEE and henceforth.
(c)By the closing date of the application period (i.e. 20 March 2025), applicants must possess the relevant academic qualifications and experience in relevant trade.
(d)Where a large number of candidates meet the specified entry requirements, the recruiting department may devise shortlisting criteria to select the better qualified candidates for further processing. In these circumstances, only shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the selection interview and/or trade test.
(e)All applicants for civil service jobs will be assessed on their knowledge of the Basic Law and the National Security Law. A pass result in the Basic Law and National Security Law Test is an entry requirement for all civil service jobs. Only those candidates who have passed the Basic Law and National Security Law Test will be considered for appointment. For candidates who have not taken the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test or have not attained a pass result in the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test at the time of application, they may still apply for the job and arrangements will be made for them to take the relevant Basic Law and National Security Law Test during the recruitment process.

Duties: A Fireman/Firewoman (Workshops) is mainly deployed on (a)testing, inspecting and repairing vehicle mechanical system like the engine, gearbox, braking system, hydraulic system, electrical and electronic system, air conditioning system, etc of fire appliance and rescue equipment; and (b)carrying out modification work, vehicle recovery and other relevant jobs assigned.
(Note: The test, inspection or repair work may need to be carried out at the scene of emergency incidents, e.g. fire, civil disturbance or other calamity, or at any locations where the Fire Services appliances or equipment have broken down or in need of relevant servicing.)
【Fireman/Firewoman (Workshops) is subject to discipline and is required to work shifts and wear uniforms.】

Terms of Appointment: (1)New recruits will be appointed on prevailing probationary terms for 3 years and may be considered for appointment on the prevailing permanent terms upon satisfactory completion of the probationary period. (2)Before passage of probation bar, appointees should (a)pass an examination at the conclusion of the Foundation Training Course; and (b)subject to satisfactory completion of service, fulfilment of the requirements of the grade and service need.

Fringe Benefits

Fringe benefits include paid leave, medical and dental benefits, and where appropriate, housing assistance.

How to apply: (1)Candidates may apply: (a) by submitting the completed application form (G.F.340 [Rev. 7/2023]) in person to the drop box provided at G/F, Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon (opening hours during recruiting period: Monday to Friday [except public holiday] – 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.); or (b) by post, forwarding a completed application form (G.F.340 [Rev. 7/2023]) to the Appointments Section, 8/F, Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. The postmark date on the envelope will be regarded as the date of application. Please ensure that the correct address is clearly printed or written on the envelope and sufficient postage is affixed before posting so as to avoid unsuccessful delivery of application. Any underpaid mail items will be returned or disposed of by the Hongkong Post; or (c) by on-line application through Civil Service Bureau's website (https://www.csb.gov.hk). Towards the application deadline, on-line system would likely be overloaded due to large volume of applications. To ensure timely completion of on-line application, it is advisable for candidates to submit their applications as early as possible.
(2)Application forms (G.F.340 [Rev. 7/2023]) are obtainable from any fire stations or ambulance depots, Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of District Offices, Home Affairs Department and Job Centre of the Employment Services Division, Labour Department. The said form can also be downloaded from the Civil Service Bureau's website (https://www.csb.gov.hk).
(3)The new version of application form for Government jobs G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) has been in use with effect from 26 July 2023. Candidates who apply for Government jobs advertised on or after 26 July 2023 should use the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023). If candidates submit the old version form (G.F. 340 (Rev. 3/2013)), they will be required to fill in the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) afresh and submit it within seven days upon request. If candidates fail to submit the new G.F. 340 (Rev. 7/2023) within the stipulated deadline, their applications will not be processed further.
(4)All applications must be submitted in accordance with the aforesaid methods. Applications which are incomplete, late and applications submitted through other means will not be considered.

Contact Address: Appointments Section, 8/F, Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon.

Enquiry Telephone:2733 7673

Closing Date(dd/mm/yyyy):20/03/2025 23:59:00

Web Site of Department: https://www.hkfsd.gov.hk

General Notes:

(1)Civil service vacancies are posts on the civil service establishment. Candidates selected for these vacancies will be appointed on civil service terms of appointment and conditions of service and will become civil servants on appointment.
(2)Candidates must be permanent residents of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region at the time of appointment unless specified otherwise.
(3)As an Equal Opportunities Employer, the Government is committed to eliminating discrimination in employment. The vacancy advertised is open to all applicants meeting the basic entry requirement irrespective of their disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, age, family status, sexual orientation and race.
(4)Holders of academic qualifications other than those obtained from Hong Kong institutions/Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority may also apply but their qualifications will be subject to assessments on equivalence with the required entry qualifications. They should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail together with the application form to the Appointments Section, 8/F, Fire Services Headquarters Building, 1 Hong Chong Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. Candidates with non-local academic qualifications who apply on-line should submit copies of their official transcripts and certificates by mail, within one week after close of application period to the above address, and the online application number should be quoted on the envelope and the copies of supporting documents. If candidates fail to provide the supporting documents as requested, their applications will not be considered.
(5)The entry pay, terms of appointment and conditions of service to be offered are subject to the provisions prevailing at the time the offer of appointment is made.
(6)The information on the maximum pay point is for reference only and it may be subject to changes.
(7)Candidates will be required to attend selection interview(s) and trade test. Candidates who are selected for interview and/or trade test will normally receive an invitation in about four to six weeks from the closing date for application. Invitation will be issued via email. Please ensure email address is properly provided. Those who are not invited for selection interview and/or trade test may assume that their applications are unsuccessful.
(8)It is Government policy to place people with a disability in appropriate jobs wherever possible. If a disabled candidate meets the entry requirements, he/she will be invited to attend the selection interview without being subject to further shortlisting. Applicants who have declared disabilities found suitable for appointment may be given an appropriate degree of preference over other applicants whose suitability for appointment is considered comparable to that of the former. The Government policy and other related measures on employment of persons with disabilities are set out in the booklet “Employ People Based on Their Abilities – Application for Government Jobs by Persons with Disabilities” which is available for reference on the Civil Service Bureau's website at https://www.csb.gov.hk under “Administration of the Civil Service – Appointments”.