Job Summary
Job Role Title: Operational Equipment Technician
Salary: Grade E £31,022 – £34,434
Contract Type: Fixed term
Working Pattern: Full time
Number of hours per week: 37 hours per week
Position: 1 x Temporary position
Job Share: No
Closing date: 23:59 on 15th March 2026
Job Advert Text
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our Service as Operational Equipment Technicians.
We’re recruiting for one full-time temporary position (potential of a fixed term contract until 15th December 2026). This temporary position may become permanent within this time scale subject to organisational change.
You will be a key member of a small team, working in a busy department, dealing with all aspects of Centralised Breathing Apparatus and progressing to work with our appliances and equipment. You will be responsible for testing, servicing and maintaining various items of equipment. The successful candidate will ensure that the equipment is kept in working order and meets legislation to ensure the Service can operate at the required level. You will also be required to record these tests where appropriate.
You will need to be able to think fast and be confident in working within a busy environment, dealing with all the stations and departments across the service.
We are looking for candidates who are level-headed, enthusiastic, and proactive. You will need to have excellent written communication, IT skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships with staff at all levels.
Please note: Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will need to wear Breathing Apparatus (BA) and must not allow their facial hair to impair the integrity of the BA face mask seal. The area of the face coming into contact with the face mask seal, the inner orinasal mask and the chin cup, must be free from any hair growth.
Benefits you will receive
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous leave entitlement plus public holidays
• Full support for ongoing professional development
• On-site gym facilities
• Free onsite parking
• Access to an emergency services “Blue Light” discount card
• Use of our in-house occupational health unit, which includes fitness support
• Access to the Service’s 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Public sector pension (subject to pension scheme rules). You will automatically be enrolled into the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), which is a tax-approved, defined-benefit occupational pension scheme. Your contributions are based on your earnings, and you can choose from different income options when you retire.
Closing date: 15th March 2026 at 23:59
Interview and test date: Week commencing 23rd March 2026
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:
• Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion
• Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme
• Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA)
Pension Considerations
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance or Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance and Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.
Sponsorship
Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.
Job Objectives
The successful candidate will work within our busy yet small team who are responsible for testing, maintenance and repairs of breathing apparatus and all associated equipment in that area of work.
Skills Required
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, proactive and be able to work at high level of detail on a strict maintenance programme. Will have excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a team as well as on their own. A background and experience of equipment maintenance would be an advantage but not essential.