Workshop Technician

Hertfordshire County Council; Hertford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service's Technical Services – Operational Support department is seeking a capable workshop-minded individual to service, inspect and repair a wide range of firefighting and rescue equipment, ensuring front line crews remain ready for operations.

This fast paced role requires you to work under pressure, be highly organised and proactive, with experience in equipment handling, records systems, and a full UK driving licence; LGV would be advantageous and training will

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Competency certifications to inspect, service and maintain firefighting equipment.
• Experience with SCBA, ladders and portable pumps is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and service equipment at correct intervals to ensure operational readiness.
• Use computerised systems to maintain records and track assets.
• Service, maintain and repair equipment at Operational Support Workshop and fire stations as needed.
• Move, transport and handle equipment within the HFRS area.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Competency certifications for inspect/

SCBA equipment experience

Fire & Rescue equipment maintenance

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to Join Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s - Technical Services – Operational Support department.

Operational Support is a key area of Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue’s Technical Services department. They hold the responsibility for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a wide variety of firefighting and rescue equipment alongside breathing apparatus and ancillary equipment to enable front line crews to provide an effective operational response.

This is a rewarding role and an opportunity to be part of a prestigious public serving organisation renowned for excellence. If this sounds like an opportunity for you to serve our community we would love to hear from you!

About the role

This is a fast paced and often reactive environment, dependant on operational incidents, therefore you’ll need to be able to work under pressure, be able to work as part of a team and be extremely well organised, taking a pro‑active approach to your workload.

Typically, you will be:

• Ensuring that HFRS operational equipment is inspected & serviced at the correct intervals and is fit for operational use.
• Using computerised systems for maintaining records of all equipment inspections, tracking, tracing and managing of assets.
• Servicing, maintaining and repairing HFRS equipment both at Operational Support Workshop’s and other locations as necessary i.e. fire stations.
• The movement, transport and carrying of equipment, as required, within the area covered by HFRS.

Full training will be provided on our specialist equipment and systems; however, we are looking for candidates who already have a good understanding of workshop environments and practical repair work. A proactive approach, attention to detail, and a commitment to safe working practices are essential.

About you

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to achieve and maintain the required competency certifications to inspect, service, repair and maintain a range of risk‑critical Fire and Rescue Service equipment following appointment.

(Training and development opportunities will be provided for candidates who do not currently hold these competencies).

• Experience in the operation, inspection, servicing or maintenance of Self‑Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), Fire and Rescue Service ladders, and combustion powered portable pumps.
• LGV (Large Goods Vehicles) driving licence.