Breathing Apparatus Training Technician

Dsfire; Exeter; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Family leave

Physiotherapy

Professional development

Gym access

Eye care

Blue Light Membership

Benenden Health

Sport & social groups

Counselling services

Firefighters Charity

Cycle to work

Job summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service invites applications for an Academy Support Technician - Breathing Apparatus based at Exeter Airport. The role supports Breathing Apparatus training, prepares equipment, and maintains vehicles and facilities to high standards, ensuring safe and effective training for firefighters.

The post is permanent and full-time (37 hours). A valid LGV Licence is desirable but not essential; training and development opportunities are available, and a generous

Responsibilities

• Prepare training equipment, scenarios and facilities for operational training exercises.
• Support the safe delivery of training and restore equipment and facilities after use.
• Inspect, test, maintain and record servicing of training equipment and Academy vehicles.
• Drive Service vehicles to transport training equipment and resources.
• Maintain training equipment inventories and ensure resources are available when needed.
• Carry out routine maintenance of Academy Buildings, grounds and training facilities including Fire Safety systems.
• Assist with site security, including locking buildings, and facilities when required.
• Support colleagues by covering technician duties during periods of absence.
• Coach and support new or temporary members of the team where appropriate.
• Use ICT systems, including MiQuest, Outlook and Resource Guru.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and external partners.
• Promote safe working practices and comply with Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity and all Service policies.

Tools

MiQuest

Outlook

Resource Guru

Job description

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service invites applications for an Academy Support Technician - Breathing Apparatus based at Exeter Airport. The role supports Breathing Apparatus training, prepares equipment, and maintains vehicles and facilities to high standards, ensuring safe and effective training for firefighters.

The post is permanent and full-time (37 hours). A valid LGV Licence is desirable but not essential; training and development opportunities are available, and a generous