N063/10/2026 - Fleet & Equipment Manager

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) invites applications for the role of Fleet & Equipment Manager (N063/10/2026) based at the Service Support Centre, Belfast. You will oversee the Fleet & Engineering workshops regionally and line-manage the Equipment Technicians and Mechanical Engineering teams to ensure reliable service delivery of all operational vehicles and equipment.

Hours are 36.25 per week, Monday to Friday, with a Flexible Working Hours Scheme; travel to NIFRS locations will

Job description

• NIFRS Service Support Centre, 99 Boucher Crescent, Belfast

Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) serves the entire community, a population of 1.9 million in an area of over 5,500 square miles. NIFRS has a proud tradition and history of serving the community with distinction. NIFRS wish to invite applicationsfor the following role: Fleet & Equipment Manager - Job Ref N063/10/2026. The successful candidates will be responsible for the effective and efficient management of the Fleet & Engineering workshops across the region and line management of the Equipment Technicians and Mechanical Engineering teams within the workshops to ensure service delivery of all operational equipment and vehicles is met at all times. Successful candidates will be required to participate in the Regional Duty Officer Standby Rota to facilitate an effective support network to ensure operational resilience is maintained out of hours. This involves managing the emergency repair of vehicles and equipment and vehicle recovery for operational incidents on a 24/7 basis. Hours of work; Currently 36 1/4 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the postholder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post. There are currently two permanent posts, based at NIFRS Service Support Centre, 99 Boucher Crescent, Belfast, BT12 6HU. Please note the successful applicant will be required to travel around all NIFRS locations. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional fixed term or permanent vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order). Salary: The salary scale is PO3. The salary range is currently £44,253 - £47,665 per annum. If you have any queries or require any further information please email: [e-mail] or telephone [phone]. the closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday, 22 October 2026. We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by women, and within the location of the Service Support Centre those from the Roman Catholic Community, applications from these groups are particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.