Academy Support Technician

Networking Women in the Fire Service; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire service organization in Exeter is seeking an Academy Support Technician to provide logistical support for training events and manage equipment maintenance. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary starting at £26,824 per annum. Ideal candidates will have good driving skills and be able to work as part of a team. The closing date for applications is November 5, 2025.

Benefits

Extensive benefits package

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Able to provide logistical support for training scenarios.
• Experience in maintenance of training equipment.
• Valid driving license including for vehicles with trailers.

Responsibilities

• Support training events and ensure equipment readiness.
• Maintain designated training equipment and records.
• Drive Service vehicles for training resource delivery.

Skills

Logistical support

Maintenance of equipment

Driving skills

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a difference? Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, is on the lookout for an Academy Support Technician to join our Technical Rescue training delivery team. The role is based at our Service Headquarters in Exeter. This is a permanent, full-time position (37 hours per week) that offers a competitive salary starting at £26,824, rising annually to £28,598 per annum.

As an Academy Support Technician, you will provide logistical support to the Training Rescue Function as part of the Service Training Academy and undertake general preparation of training scenarios and support during training exercises. You will undertake maintenance of equipment, and will also be expected to be able to drive, including the use of trailers.

Responsibilities

• To support the departments goals and objectives, in accordance with DSFRS policies and procedures and participate in a team-based environment.
• To provide support to all training events with particular reference to preparation for training exercises, safety and subsequent maintenance and stowage after the training event. To ensure lecture rooms and other mobile facilities are fully equipped and ready for use by checking before and after.
• To carry out maintenance of designated training equipment, including standard testing and maintenance of records.
• To use the Service vehicles (including trailer) and to perform various duties including the collection and delivery of resources for training.
• To assist in the security of the Training Academy site after 17:00hrs when required in so far as locking buildings and facilities before leaving sites.
• To carry out some maintenance of grounds and facilities within training sites including liaison with contractors working at SHQ, fire alarm, heating, utilities, training tower etc.
• To undertake other duties as required by your Line Manager, such as regularly testing the fire alarm system, checking safety systems and equipment, responding to health and safety issues.
• To be responsible for maintaining inventory of training equipment.
• To liaise with other team members within the department, other departments within the service, external agencies and other third-party contacts, as and when directed, or when required.
• Maintain fleet and standard testing of vehicles used within the Academy Rescue Team.

Requirements and Additional Information

Closing date: 23:59hrs 5 November 2025.

Joining Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service comes with a fulfilling career, where you make a tangible difference every day. But that’s not all! We value our employees and offer an extensive benefits package.

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the hiring manager Alex Tilley via [e-mail], or 07870 990275.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Academy Support Technician please click ‘apply’ today, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document detailing how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification.