Fireground Operative

Serco Limited; Darlington; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An international training centre in Darlington is seeking a Fireground Operative to assist with the day-to-day operations of fire training exercises. The role involves ensuring operational equipment is ready, maintaining safety and cleanliness on-site, and supporting instructional staff. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong organisational skills and flexibility, with prior fire experience being desirable. Competitive salary and multiple employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with annual reviews

Pension scheme up to 6%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Wide range of training and development opportunities

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts with around 1,000 retailers

ShareSave scheme

Paid volunteering day annually

Payroll Giving Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Organisational skills and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and a positive mindset.
• Previous fire experience is desirable.
• QHSE understanding is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure operational equipment is operable before training exercises.
• Work in accordance with IFTC Policy and Procedures.
• Provide fire training scenarios.
• Liaise with instructional staff for effective delivery of exercises.
• Maintain cleanliness of the fireground and associated buildings.
• Report and repair defects within knowledge and capabilities.
• Provide overtime cover as needed.
• Wear appropriate PPE for training exercises.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Organisational skills

Proactive problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Positive mindset

Previous fire experience

QHSE understanding

Job description

Fireground Operative
InternationalFire TrainingCentre, Darlington, DL2 1NU

Permanent

Full time, Monday - Thursday 0815-1630, Friday 0815 - 1245
Salary £25,461 per annum plus benefits

Serco have an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Site Technician based at the InternationalFire TrainingCentre in Darlington.

You’ll be assisting the Technical Services Manager with the efficient and effective day to day operation of the InternationalFire TrainingCentre. You will carry out work activities to support safe and effective practicalfire trainingexercises on the fireground and to carry out other duties within the media bay, stores and other locations when required.

Main Accountabilities:

• To ensure that operational equipment and other essential items are fully operable and correctly in place prior to assisting with practical training exercises
• Work in accordance with IFTC Policy and Procedures.
• Provide fire trainingscenarios.
• Liaise with the instructional staff to ensure the effective delivery of all practical exercises.
• Ensure the fireground and associated buildings are kept in a clean and tidy condition.
• Report & repair defects and the need to maintain and repair all items of equipment within the scope of knowledge and capabilities of the individual.
• Provide overtime cover as and when needed
• Wear appropriate PPE for training exercises, including breathing apparatus or any other RPE. Undertaking of Breathing Apparatus (BA) tests/checks to the level of competence proven by qualification.
• Ensure compliance is carried out, within all areas such as Stores, BA, Media Bay and Fireground

What you’ll need to do the role:

• Ability to work under pressure
• Organisational skills and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and a positive mindset
• Previous fire experience (desirable)
• QHSE understanding (desirable)

What we offer:

• Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
• Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Training and development: We offer a wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities and a focus on internal progression
• Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco-managed leisure centres
• Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
• ShareSave scheme: Helps you save regularly with the choice to buy Serco shares at a discount at the end of your savings period
• Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
• Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax-free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme

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