Technical Services Workshop Technician – Essex County Fire and Rescue Service

Job Title: Technical Services Workshop Technician
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Salary: £33,366 – £36,124 per annum
Location: Fleet Workshops, Lexden*
Closing date: 2nd March 2025
The Role
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 Lexden with a planned re-location to Service HQ at Kelvedon Park in the future.

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.

This role will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.