Improvement Technician – Safety & Data Insights (Flexible Hours)

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexi time scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holiday

Free on-site gym

LGPS pension

Job summary

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking an Improvement Technician to join the Firefighter Safety Team at Sheffield HQ. You will support operational crews by improving safety, analysing operational learning, and managing risk information to support guidance and training.

The role requires strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to collate and interpret data from diverse sources. Normal hours are Mon–Fri with a flexi-time scheme and generous leave.

Qualifications

• Experience of administrative tasks in work, education, or personal setting.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office confidently.
• Experience of sending/receiving emails, creating documents, and data entry.
• Positive attitude and commitment to high standards of work.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Use multiple software systems to collate, record, analyse, and visualise data.
• Support operational personnel to carry out their work safely.
• Produce reports, procedures, statistical returns, and data analysis.
• Perform general administrative duties including filing, scanning, and document preparation.
• Liaise with internal teams and external agencies to ensure effective work processes.
• Promote and comply with SYFR policies including equality, diversity, health, safety, and wellbeing.

Skills

Administrative tasks

MS Office

Email & documents

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue is seeking an Improvement Technician to join the Firefighter Safety Team at Sheffield HQ. You will support operational crews by improving safety, analysing operational learning, and managing risk information to support guidance and training.

The role requires strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with the ability to collate and interpret data from diverse sources. Normal hours are Mon–Fri with a flexi-time scheme and generous leave.