Operational Equipment Technician – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional fire service is seeking Operational Equipment Technicians for full-time positions. Candidates will be responsible for the maintenance of breathing apparatus and equipment, ensuring compliance with legal standards. Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a dynamic team are essential. Experience in equipment maintenance is a plus. The role is crucial for operational readiness of the fire service.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in equipment maintenance is an advantage but not essential.
• Must be able to wear Breathing Apparatus (BA).

Responsibilities

• Responsible for testing, servicing and maintaining breathing apparatus and associated equipment.
• Ensure equipment meets legal requirements for operation.
• Record tests as appropriate.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Proactive

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Job description

Operational Equipment Technician – Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is excited to offer two fantastic opportunities to join our Service as Operational Equipment Technicians.

We’re recruiting for one full-time permanent position and one full-time temporary position (potential of up to a 12-month fixed term contract). This temporary position may become permanent within 12 months subject to organisational change.

You will be a key member of a small team, working in a busy department, dealing with all aspects of Centralised Breathing Apparatus and progressing to work with our appliances and equipment. You will be responsible for testing, servicing and maintaining various items of equipment. The successful candidate will ensure that the equipment is kept in working order and meets legislation to ensure the Service can operate at the required level. You will also be required to record these tests where appropriate.

You will need to be able to think fast and be confident in working within a busy environment, dealing with all the stations and departments across the service.
We are looking for candidates who are level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive. You will need to have excellent written communication, IT skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels.

Please note: Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will need to wear Breathing Apparatus (BA) and must not allow their facial hair to impair the integrity of the BA face mask seal. The area of the face coming into contact with the face mask seal, the inner orinasal mask and the chin cup, must be free from any hair growth.

Interview and test date: Week commencing 22nd September 2025

Sponsorship
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

Job Objectives

The successful candidate will work within our busy yet small team who are responsible for testing, maintenance and repairs of breathing apparatus and all associated equipment in that area of work.

Skills Required

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and be able to work at high level of detail on a strict maintenance programme. Will have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as on their own. A background and experience of equipment maintenance would be an advantage but not essential.

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