Training Centre Support Technician – Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a proactive Training Centre Support Technician to help run the training facility, manage equipment and assets, and coordinate materials for firefighter training.

The role combines office duties with practical outdoor work, supporting the delivery of realistic training scenarios while maintaining high safety and quality standards across facilities and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and operations of the Training Centre.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and consumables for training delivery.
• Maintain asset records and schedule inspections and maintenance.
• Load, unload and move training materials using mechanical aids.
• Operate Training Centre vehicles and machinery, including the Manitou telehandler.
• Assist with setup, delivery and safe operation of practical training demonstrations.
• Carry out minor repairs and adaptations to facilities and equipment.
• Ensure training assets remain compliant, safe and fit for purpose.
• Support post-training clean-down and asset maintenance.

Job description

Training Centre Support Technician – Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue Service

We are looking for a motivated and practical individual to join our Training Centre team in a diverse and hands-on role supporting the delivery of high-quality firefighter training. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key part in ensuring our training facilities, equipment and operational training activities run safely, efficiently and effectively.

Working across a variety of areas, you will provide administrative support, manage equipment and assets, coordinate materials and consumables, operate plant and machinery, and assist with the preparation and delivery of realistic fire behaviour and tactical ventilation training scenarios. No two days are the same, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys a balance of office-based duties and practical, outdoor work.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day administration and operations of the Training Centre.
• Coordinate the ordering, receipt and management of materials, equipment and consumables.
• Maintain accurate asset records and ensure equipment inspections, testing and maintenance are completed on schedule.
• Prepare training resources and loadouts for fire behaviour demonstrations and tactical ventilation exercises.
• Manage timber and consumable supplies, including the procurement and storage of training materials.
• Load, unload and move materials safely using appropriate mechanical aids and plant equipment.
• Operate Training Centre vehicles and machinery, including the Manitou telehandler, to support training activities and site operations.
• Assist with the setup, delivery and safe operation of practical training demonstrations and scenarios.
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance and adaptations to training facilities and equipment.
• Manage equipment testing and maintenance programmes to ensure assets remain compliant, safe and fit for purpose.
• Support post-training clean-down activities, including the maintenance of fire behaviour training units and associated equipment.
• Contribute to maintaining a safe, organised and professional training environment at all times.

This role is essential to the successful delivery of operational training and offers the opportunity to work as part of a dedicated team that helps prepare firefighters with the skills and experience needed to protect our communities.

Contract type: Full Time