Academy Support Technician

2 weeks ago

Clyst St George, United Kingdom Devon and Somerset Fire Full time

Could you be Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service’s next **Academy Support Technician**? DSFR is looking for a professional team member to provide expert support at training events.

**Academy Support Technician**

**Exeter, EX3 ONW**

**Full Time, Permanent Position**

**Salary£20,493 - £22,183 dependent on experience**

It's an exciting time to join Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service, the largest non-metropolitan fire and rescue service in the UK.

Our greatest asset is our people, and we are committed to building a skilled, engaged, and diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and embodies our values and ethics.

As **Academy Support Technician** you will provide logístical support to the Training Rescue Function at Service Training Academy, Exeter Airport / Service Headquarters, as well as undertaking general preparation of training scenarios and supportduring training exercises, maintenance of equipment and vehicles and driver duties including LGV.

**As an Academy Support Technician, you will be responsible for**:

- Providing logístical support at training centres and undertaking preparation of scenarios used in training exercises.
- Maintenance of equipment, plus vehicles and driver duties, including LGV vehicles.
- Assisting with the preparation of training exercises and their safety, plus subsequent maintenance and stowage after training events.
- Carrying out maintenance of designated training equipment, including standard testing.
- Using service vehicles, including LGVs and trailers, to perform various duties, including the collection and delivery of training resources.
- Assisting with site security.
- Carrying out maintenance of grounds and facilities at training sites.
- Maintaining the inventory of training equipment.
- Training new and temporary members of support staff as required.

**About You**

Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service is searching for a proactive, skilled individual, equally adept at working in a team or using their own initiative.

The ideal Academy Support Technician will:

- Display proven ability to undertake technical maintenance work and small tool servicing.
- Prove they can complete tasks to given timescales.
- Set up computers for training events.
- Be able to carry out small DIY jobs.
- Have good written and oral communication skills.
- Hold a current driving licence, including LGV licence, and will be able to undertake a driver assessment.
- Prove their ability to drive through various locations in the Devon and Somerset area.

You must be eligible to work in the UK

**Our Values**

As a Service and as individuals:

- We are proud to help
- We are honest
- We are respectful
- We are working together

Other suitable skills and experience includes: ICT Support Technician Apprentice, Science Technician, IT Support Technician Apprentice, Senior IT Technician, First Line Support Technician, Onsite Support Technician, Theatre Learning Support Technician

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