Workshop Technician

About the team

This is an exciting opportunity to Join Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's - Technical Services - Operational Support department.

Operational Support is a key area of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue's Technical Services department. They hold the responsibility for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of firefighting and rescue equipment alongside breathing apparatus and ancillary equipment to enable front line crews to provide an effective operational response.

This is a rewarding role and an opportunity to be part of a prestigious public serving organisation renowned for excellence. If this sounds like an opportunity for you to serve our community we would love to hear from you!

About the role

This is a fast paced and often reactive environment, dependant on operational incidents, therefore you'll need to be able to work under pressure, be able to work as part of a team and be extremely well organised, taking a pro-active approach to your workload.

Typically, you will be:

• Ensuring that HFRS operational equipment is inspected & serviced at the correct intervals and is fit for operational use.
• Using computerised systems for maintaining records of all equipment inspections, tracking, tracing and managing of assets.
• Servicing, maintaining and repairing HFRS equipment both at Operational Support Workshop's and other locations as necessary i.e. fire stations.
• The movement, transport and carrying of equipment, as required, within the area covered by HFRS.

Full training will be provided on our specialist equipment and systems; however, we are looking for candidates who already have a good understanding of workshop environments and practical repair work. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe working practices are essential.

About you

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to achieve and maintain the required competency certifications to inspect, service, repair and maintain a range of risk-critical Fire and Rescue Service equipment following appointment.

Desirable:(Training and development opportunities will be provided for candidates who do not currently hold these competencies).

• Experience in the operation, inspection, servicing or maintenance of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Fire and Rescue Service ladders, and combustion powered portable pumps.
• LGV (Large Goods Vehicles) driving licence.