Technical Services Workshop Technician – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Colchester; À distance; GBP 25 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service is seeking a Technical Services Workshop Technician to support the daily operations of the Technical Services Workshop and assist with Breathing Apparatus related capabilities. The role requires a full driving licence and is based at the Lexden site with no remote working.

You will work under the Technical Services Workshop Manager, focusing on repair, service and testing to BS-EN standards, and handling enquiries from various stakeholders while maintaining

Qualifications

• Friendly personality
• Time management skills
• Understanding of Breathing Apparatus and compressed air systems

Responsabilités

• Assist Workshop Manager with day-to-day activities in the Technical Services Workshop to support Breathing Apparatus operational capabilities.
• Investigate equipment failures by reviewing information and reporting to managers, HSE and safeguarding under RIDDOR regulations.
• Carry out repair, service, testing and maintenance to BS-EN standards on breathing apparatus, gas tight suits, high-pressure bags and gas monitors.
• Perform face fit testing (qualitative and quantitative) for respiratory protective equipment.
• Handle enquiries regarding BA and related equipment from managers, stakeholders and other departments; coordinate with external parties as required.
• Contribute to a safe work environment and ensure compliance with Health & Safety, risk management and data protection policies.

Description du poste

Technical Services Workshop Technician - Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

You will be part of our Technical Services Team reporting to our Technical Services Workshop Manager, working together to ensure the effective day to day running of the Technical Services Workshop. You must have a full driving licence as you will be required to attend other sites within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service as necessary. This role is based in our Technical Services Workshop and due to the nature of the role does not support remote working.

Please Note: this role is currently based at our Lexden site.

The main duties of the role will include (but not limited to)

To assist the Technical Services Workshop Manager with day-to-day work within the Technical Services Workshop, to support Breathing Apparatus related operational capabilities of the ECFRS.

To assist the Technical Services Workshop Manager with investigations of circumstances leading to critical equipment failures by interrogating information and reporting on equipment failure for managers, Health & Safety department and the HSE under RIDDOR Regulations.

To undertake repair, service, testing and maintenance to the appropriate BS-EN Standard of life dependant and lifesaving equipment such as Breathing Apparatus sets, Gas Tight Suit, High Pressure Rescue Air Bags and Gas Monitors.

To carry out face fit testing (Qualitative and Quantitative) to HSE OC 282/28 fit testing of respiratory protective face pieces to all new and existing operational and support personnel.

To deal with all enquiries regarding BA and associated equipment, then taking appropriate actions as required. These could include Managers, Stakeholders and other Fire Service Departments. This also may include County Council Directorates, External Contractors, External Clients or Suppliers.

Positively contribute to a safe work environment ensuring compliance with Health and Safety, Risk Management, Business Continuity and Safeguarding policy and procedure. Protect all personal information in adherence with the Data Protection Act 2018.

What Are We Looking For?

You will have a friendly personality who is keen to work for a busy team playing a pivotal role within Essex County Fire & Rescue Service. We pride ourselves on working closely together to achieve the best outcomes.

You will need to be efficient with time management ensuring that servicing of critical equipment is carried out within appropriate time frames. Ideally applicants will have an understanding of Breathing Apparatus and compressed air systems.

Contract type: Full Time