Workshop Technician – Fire & Rescue Equipment

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council; Hertford Heath; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Workshop Technician at Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Technical Services – Operational Support, based in Hertford. The role is permanent and requires a proactive, well-organised approach in a fast-paced environment where equipment inspections and servicing are essential to frontline capabilities.

Full UK driving licence is essential; competency certifications to inspect, service and maintain equipment are required.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Ability to achieve and maintain competency certifications for inspecting, servicing and maintaining HFRS equipment.
• Experience in workshop environments and practical repair work.
• Proactive attitude, attention to detail and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure HFRS operational equipment is inspected and serviced at correct intervals and is fit for operational use.
• Use computerised systems to maintain records of inspections, track assets and manage inventory.
• Service, maintain and repair equipment at the Workshop and other locations as needed (e.g., fire stations).
• Move and transport equipment within the area covered by HFRS.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Ability to obtain competency certs

Experience in workshop environments

Team work under pressure

Education

Driving licence as a qualification

Job description

Workshop Technician at Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s Technical Services – Operational Support, based in Hertford. The role is permanent and requires a proactive, well-organised approach in a fast-paced environment where equipment inspections and servicing are essential to frontline capabilities.

Full UK driving licence is essential; competency certifications to inspect, service and maintain equipment are required.