Operations Support Group (OSG ) Technician

Post: Operations Support Group (OSG ) Technician
Salary: £29,007 per annum
Grade: FRS B/C
Salary range: £29,007 – £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: 4 PM on Monday 30 September 2024

London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.

We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance, Procurement, Communications etc.).

An opportunity has arisen for an Operations Support Centre (OSC) Technician post within the Face Fit Team at the Brigades Operations Support Group (OSG) based at Croydon.

The successful candidate will be part of a team reporting to the Face Fit Manager. The post will deal primarily with the service and maintenance of Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE) such as breathing apparatus masks and respirators.

It is desirable that applicants are confident working with intricate equipment and high-pressure systems, are keen to learn and can retain information, are computer literate and are able to work in a team environment as well as independently. Applicants will need to be able to manage their workload whilst adapting to the changing environment of an operational emergency service. Applicants will need to build good working relationships with staff at various levels.

Full training will be given to the successful candidate.

Candidates should be aware that the post of OSG Technician involves a degree of physical activity in terms of lifting and carrying items of equipment (e.g. 6Kg compressed air cylinders). To this end, a measure of physical fitness will be required which will be assessed by means of a medical questionnaire which all successful candidates will be required to complete. If you have any medical conditions, e.g. back problems etc, which might affect your ability to fully carry out the duties of this post, you should declare them on the medical questionnaire referred to above.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.

We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people’s age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.

Eligibility
Applicants must possess a full UK driving licence and reside within the Greater London Authority area.

Assessment Overview
Stage 1

To apply, please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:

1. Good I.T. skills in order to input and retrieve information, and for the sending of emails.
2. The ability to work alone without any direct supervision and to demonstrate initiative and flexibility in completing daily tasks.
3. The ability to familiarise and become proficient in servicing and maintaining the range of equipment and can display experience of similar technical/mechanical/engineering proficiency and understanding.
4. An understanding of good health and safety practice in a workshop environment together with an understanding of the regulations governing the use of display screen equipment.

Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.

Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.

Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.

Stage 2

Assessment for this role is due to take place early November at Operations Support Centre, Unit 1, Pegasus Road, Croydon CR0 4RN. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.

Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.

Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade

• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
• Flexible working including work from home 60%
• Free access to the Brigade gym
• Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
• Free counselling
• Season ticket loans
• Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
• Contributory pension scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff discount scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation

In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.