Equipment Technician

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service; Wychavon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service seeks a part-time Equipment Technician responsible for servicing and maintaining essential equipment. The role demands a commitment to safety standards and operational readiness, and offers flexible working arrangements alongside generous annual leave rates.

Benefits

27 days annual leave per year (pro rata)

Flexible working including a flexi-time scheme

Access to a local government pension scheme

Free parking at the Operational Logistics site and across 25 fire stations

Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in testing, inspection, servicing of operational equipment.
• Knowledge of safety standards related to equipment use.
• Ability to work part-time over three days.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining operational equipment.
• Ensuring equipment meets safety standards.
• Available for immediate operational use.

Job description

The role

The Equipment Technician is responsible for servicing and maintaining HWFRS’s operational equipment. The role ensures that equipment meets safety standards and is available for immediate operational use at all times.

This position is part-time, working 21 hours per week across three days (Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday). The successful candidate will carry out testing, inspection, servicing, and maintenance of various equipment used by HWFRS. A full job description and person specification are attached to the application page.

About us

Every day, we help save lives and keep the community safe—not only by fighting fires but also through other vital roles behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

Reasons to join us

• 27 days annual leave per year (pro rata), plus Bank/Public Holidays
• Flexible working including a flexi-time scheme
• Access to a local government pension scheme
• Free parking at the Operational Logistics site and across 25 fire stations
• Access to the Blue Light Card for discounts

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