Academy Support Technician

2 weeks ago

Plympton, 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**

**Plympton, PL7 2XT**

**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 Firefighting Training Function at Service Training Centre, Plympton, as well as undertaking general preparation of training scenarios and support during 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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