Fire Ground Technician

Fire Ground Technician

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the Permanent post of Fire Ground Technician based at Invergordon Training School, Invergordon.

This is a full-time position working 35 hours per week Monday – Friday with weekend work on a rota basis, compensated with rota dates off. However applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered. This role will involve

The successful candidate will be required to provide key operational support to the delivery of training. The successful candidate will be responsible for the construction and breakdown of training events/scenarios, maintaining, operating and servicing the wide range of equipment used within the training facility, coordinating and controlling spares and stock and liaising with internal and external customers of the training centre.                      

Previous experience in a similar role is desirable. Applicants are required to be self-motivated with excellent communication, organisational and problem solving skills in order to perform to the standard required for the role. Many aspects of the role will involve ensuring equipment is compliant with regulations and legislation so a high level of attention to detail and manual dexterity is vital.

The successful candidate will hold a full UK driving licence and have experience in a similar role working with and maintaining tools/plant/machinery and as such a forklift/telehandler/LGV qualification would be beneficial. An awareness of COSHH and a manual handling regulations and a current First Aid qualification would be beneficial.       

Salary on appointment will normally be at the lower salary point, with progression subject to regular review - in line with the SFRS performance appraisal arrangements.  A higher salary placing will be considered in exceptional circumstances subject to experience demonstrated.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all sectors of the community. In addition, we are committed to being a “Disability Confident Employer” and will ensure that all applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you have any questions about your application, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

 Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted for this position.