Asset Management Assistant and Courier – Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local fire service in Buckinghamshire is seeking a reliable Asset Management Assistant to support daily operations. This part-time role involves managing requisitions and delivering stock items to stations. The ideal candidate must be self-motivated with strong organisational skills and a valid UK driving license. The position offers flexible working arrangements and good employee benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Good annual leave entitlement

Employee benefits

Occupational Health

Onsite gym facilities

Qualifications

• Full valid UK driving license.
• Manual Handling Awareness.
• Willingness to achieve Counterbalance Lift Truck (Forklift) operator qualification.
• Ability to work independently and organise own workload.

Responsibilities

• Support Asset team with daily tasks.
• Organise requisitions and prepare orders.
• Deliver stores and stock items to fire stations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Asset Management Assistant and Courier – Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

The Technical team are looking for a reliable self-motivated individual to join our team as a courier / administrator.

About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us? Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This is why we support flexible and hybrid working.

About the Role

The Asset Management Assistant will support the Asset team with daily tasks helping to ensure the department runs effectively, efficiently and be flexible in their approach to meet the requirements of the technical work streams, including organising requisitions, preparing orders / requisitions, delivering stores and stock items to stations.

About You

We are looking for a self-motivated individual who can organise their own day, working on their own initiative.

Experience and Qualifications Required

• Full valid UK driving license
• Manual Handling Awareness
• Counterbalance Lift Truck (Forklift) operator (or willingness to achieve)
• Basic skills in use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Good written and verbal communication
• Ability to organise own workload

The Package

• Permanent Contract
• Part Time
• 24-hour week (3 days a week)
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Good annual leave entitlement
• Employee benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Onsite gym facilities

Anything Else you Need to Know:

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact [e-mail] .

For further information about the role please review the job description.

Abatement and Protected Pension: If you are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.