Job Title: Equipment Workshop Manager

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Salary: £37,261 – £40,478 (Grade 8)

Location: Fleet Services, Lexden, Colchester*

Working hours 8:00 – 4:30 Mon-Thursday, 8:00-1:30 Friday, 30 minutes for lunch. (Friday 1:30pm – 3:30pm can be worked as paid overtime or banked hours)

There is a planned move to a new workshop site at Boreham collaborating with the Police workshop in 2026.

The Role
Now is an ideal time to come and join our busy Equipment Workshop within the Essex Fire and Rescues Fleet Services Department. We are looking for a highly motivated individual experienced in running workshops to join our existing team to ensure the smooth running of our Equipment Workshop. The main part of the role will be running and planning the day-to-day activities for the team of engineers who work both in the field on station and in the workshop. The job will also involve working closely with the Vehicle Workshop Manager to ensure efficient and effective use of resource to keep all equipment maintained and serviced to the required high standards. There will also be an element of working alongside the Technical Services team supporting the procurement of new equipment as and when required. As a member of the site management team you will have a key role in supporting the daily operations and also planning for future projects, whilst displaying the key values and behaviours of Essex Fire and Rescue Service.

What You Will Be Working On
Manage the day-to-day Equipment Workshop activities in relation to equipment maintenance and repair.

Ensure that Workshop Equipment is regularly inspected, maintained, repaired and where necessary calibrated and certified

To be responsible for the output and performance against KPIs for the, Equipment workshop

Ensure that the full documentation is provided to the customer’s requirements. Organise work to ensure optimum workshop loading, so that staff are effectively employed.

Cross-work with other departments where required to support the site management team and assist with holiday cover of those departments.

Work closely with the Technical Services team to ensure that present and future equipment and budgetary requirements are met.

Provide leadership, management and development to support team members to perform their roles competently and achieve team objectives or targets

Promote the Health and Safety culture within the workshops by ensuring that Service regulations or recommendations are followed by staff or visiting contractors.

What Are We Looking For?
The successful applicant will have experience of running workshops, ideally plant or equipment with a recognised certification in engineering maintenance or equivalent. They must also have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to develop constructive working relationships. They will be proficient in assessing problems and determining the most appropriate action and will be able to demonstrate that they support change in a positive and constructive manner.

How to apply

Internal candidates in either the development or resource pool –

If you meet the essential criteria listed above, you should express an interest for the role by clicking Apply in Civica self-service.

All other applications –
You are required to submit a supporting statement of no more than 750 words detailing how you meet the essential criteria for the role via Civica. It is important that you provide as much evidence as possible as to how you meet the essential criteria of the person specification as this statement will be used to shortlist your application. Please ensure you have uploaded the supporting statement before clicking Apply.

You may submit this either as a word document, pdf, or an mp3 (voice note) or mp4 (video), however the word count must not exceed 750 words no matter which format you choose to present your application.

You may attach separate documents (such as qualifications, or a CV) should you wish, though your additional document will only be referred to in shortlisting to confirm eligibility (e.g., your current role and any existing qualifications).

If you are an internal candidate, you must have discussed your application with your line manager and confirmed with them there are no outstanding issues of conduct or performance. This will be verified prior to shortlisting

Assessment and selection:

The assessment and selection approach will be:

Stage 1
Application & shortlisting (assessment of your supporting statement will be made against the essential criteria of the person specification)

Stage 2
If shortlisted, candidates will be invited for interview which will be based on competency, Service values and code of ethics. Candidates will also be asked to deliver a presentation on a pre-prepared question.

You can see the NFCC Leadership Framework here: NFCC Leadership Framework (nationalfirechiefs.org.uk)

And guidance around the Code of Ethics here:
Core Code of Ethics (ukfrs.com)

Should you wish to have an informal discussion with regards to the role, please contact Jon Withers on 07773949431 or jon.withers@essex-fire.gov.uk)

Our Culture and Benefits
Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/

Disability Confident
We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:
Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Safeguarding
Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Senior Business Analyst, based flexibly on a permanent basis. This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part-time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

One of the most client-focussed roles, the Senior Business Analyst (SBA) role is a key proponent of business and technology change. The successful candidate is responsible for managing business and technical requirements definition activities, for leading the solution design process, and ultimately for ensuring projects deliver sustainable business benefits. You will define quality standards for analysis and design documentation and ensure that all analytical activities and methods employed on projects are appropriate. You will also elicit and evaluate a diverse range of extremely complex information, deal with business and technical scenarios which may be unclear or problematic and which require extensive analytical, as well as undertaking stakeholder management, skills to resolve issues.  You will constructively challenge business thinking during requirements gathering and solution design processes and be responsible for proactively identifying and helping improve business processes using recognised process improvement techniques and tools.  The SBA proactively promotes and encourages the adoption of the latest technology, data and business process innovations across the wider organisation to ensure SFRS is ready to embrace the Government’s Digital agenda.

Previous and extensive experience of using industry standard business analysis techniques, such as structured systems analysis and design method (SSADM) is essential as is at least 5 years’ experience of Business Analysis. You will be self motivated with the ability to meet agreed deadlines and to effectively plan and schedule your own work and that of others, and you will have excellent problem solving skills. Candidates must be educated to degree level in a related discipline or have equivalent experience. You will have excellent communication and inter-personal skills with ability to work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all levels of the organisation, with experience in stakeholder management at all levels. You must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to produce robust project documentation. You will have experience of working across the entire solutions delivery lifecycle and will have knowledge of cost-benefit analysis or basic financial analysis techniques. Desirable criteria include experience of using UML 2.0, knowledge of benefits management methodologies, PRINCE2 Practitioner or Agile PM Practitioner, and experience of working in the Public Sector.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

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.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

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 would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Senior Project Manager, based flexibly, and on a permanent basis.  This is a full time post, working 35 hours per week, however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share or flexible working basis would be considered.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake the programme and project management and governance of major business and strategic projects, within Portfolio Office.  You will work within industry recognised project management methodologies and will provide advice and guidance to internal managers on project management issues. The role will provide guidance and leadership in allocated programme / projects, will require developing relationships with relevant staff, suppliers and key stakeholders to ensure adequate support is provided and apply project management best practices appropriately. The role will cover all aspects of project management including project team development and management, project planning, reporting of progress and exceptions (cost, time, quality etc.) in line with governance procedures, conduct and management of project meetings and proactive management and reporting of project and programme dependencies, risks and issues to Programme / Project Leads, Head of Portfolio Office, Senior Responsible Officer (SRO) and internal stakeholders.  A key and significant aspect of the role is to collate, manage and report on the wide range of workstream activities and work packages within Programmes / Projects. The Senior Project Manager will also contribute to the development and implementation of Portfolio Office strategies, policies and procedures in the project management field and will play a significant role in raising and maintaining a positive profile for allocated project(s) and Portfolio Office within the wider organisation. They will also be responsible for supporting project / workstream leads and contributors.

Previous and significant experience of managing large complex and technical or development projects is essential, as is evidence of Continued Professional Development. You will have personal resilience and capacity to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines and organisational priorities.  Candidates must be educated to degree level in an appropriate discipline or have equivalent experience and should hold Prince 2 practitioner, PMI or equivalent. Additionally you must have demonstrable skills and experience in at least 3 of the following areas: Programme management, Prince 2 practitioner, Business analysis, Business case development, Software development, Sharepoint site development.  Applicants will require flexibility in working arrangements and to be willing to work out-with ‘normal’ working hours and to travel when needed.  Desirable criteria include holding Managing Successful Programmes (MSP) Foundation, Better business cases foundation, and experience of public sector procurement, working within a formal quality environment, working within an emergency services environment, and knowledge of broad industry trends and technology shifts.

Full details of the role and our recruitment process can be found in the attached information pack.

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.

This post is also subject to the provision of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exemptions) Scotland Order 2013. Therefore, the successful candidate’s will be subject to a Standard Disclosure record check through Disclosure Scotland.

Please note, this post has been determined as politically restricted, further information is available in the Recruitment information Pack.

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 would like to apply in a different format, please email People Services at SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

Please note, a fully completed application form must be submitted as SFRS do not accept CVs in support of applications for employment.

Head of People and Organisational Development (Area Manager)

£69,283.08 per annum

Excellent Benefits

Service Headquarters Birstall, Leicestershire

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) are looking to appoint a proven leader with management and technical skills to lead and influence key Portfolios.  Working to the Assistant Chief Fire Officer you will need to exercise high level interpersonal, strategic and innovative skills to meet the challenges of a complex environment and deliver a range of services across all portfolios to achieve a high quality, affordable and sustainable fire and rescue service for the people of Leicestershire.

We are looking for someone with a solid HR background, someone who is a strong team player who can demonstrate a real passion HR, OD and ED&I.  The right candidate for this position will have an organised approach, bring energy to the team and have successfully managed change programmes.

LFRS has an outstanding culture, underpinned by a people centered ethos and a commitment to excellence. Accordingly, the postholder will have a Degree or equivalent level qualification in a subject relevant to the post and membership of a Professional Institute.

Working with us at LFRS you will be helping to achieve our purpose of safer people, safer places. In return, you can expect a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlement plus public holidays, on-site gym facilities, free onsite parking, access to an emergency services discount card and use of our occupational health unit. You will also be supported with further development as required. You will automatically be enrolled into The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), this is a tax approved, defined benefit occupational pension scheme.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note, that due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

To apply for this position or if you have a specific query about the process please contact Christine Walker at MPCG HR & Recruitment Ltd, christine.walker@mpcg.co.uk or on 07815 660229. This includes information on disabilities or assistance completing the application form.

The closing date for completed applications is Monday 16th October 2023 at 9am. Following receipt of your application MPCG will conduct preliminary screening, a telephone interview and psychometric tests prior to a formal panel interview, date to be confirmed.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Salary £27,852 – *£34,723 per annum *Career Progression Criteria applies (Pay Award Pending)

Based at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service Headquarters, Butterley Hall, Ripley, Derbyshire

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service is looking to recruit a 2nd Line ICT Support Engineer on a 2 year fixed term contract. A key part of this role is to support the Fire Service’s vital activities, ensuring the IT infrastructure is secure, fit for purpose and continually improved.

Known for your customer-focused approach, you will support the Service’s users, diagnosing network and computer issues, installing hardware and assisting 3rd Line Specialists with server related issues. A driving license is essential, along with excellent time management skills as you will be expected to work at any of the Services 32 sites to resolve issues and provide support.

You will require excellent communications skills to be able to explain complicated issues to people with various technical abilities.

An understanding of Microsoft desktop operating system technologies is required, and due to the dynamic nature of the work, solid all-round ICT support skills & a high level of logical problem-solving are essential.

In summary you will be able to demonstrate:

• Problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of Windows desktop operating systems
• Knowledge of supporting systems such as Exchange management console
• ICT Problem solving in a mission critical environment
• Active Directory administration (user account creation, for example)
• Maintenance of and replacement of computer components.
• Customer service skills

Can we count on you to deliver a customer-focused service that is consistent, reliable and focused on excellence?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Brett Clements, ICT Service Delivery Manager on 01773 305344.

The normal working week is 37 hours, usually worked Monday to Friday, however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours, evenings and weekends as required.

In return we offer flexible working hours, family friendly policies, free car parking, health & wellbeing services, employee discount scheme, employee support networks, ongoing training and development opportunities and eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a temporary role / promotion are attached.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work.  Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People.  All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

The closing date for completed applications is midnight Sunday 15 October 2023. Interviews will be held week commencing 30 October 2023.

If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.

Senior Data Engineer – Remote / Flexible working

12 month contract

Working Hours:37 hours per week (applications from candidates wanting to work part time/flexible hours welcomed)

Scale:Grade 10

Location:Remote Working and Kelvedon Park, London Road, Rivenhall, Witham, CM8 3HB

We are committed about getting the right people into our team to ensure that we actively contribute to delivering our Service Priorities. This role does not require you to be in the office 5 days a week, although you can if you want to. We are open to flexible working patterns to ensure that the job fits into your life.

Do you have a passion for data? An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Data Engineer to lead our data engineering function as part of the Performance and Analytics team within Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.

Working with our Azure environment and on premise databases, you will manage a small team to deliver data models and data science products that enables our colleagues to make data and evidence driven decisions, targeting their activities to those areas of our communities most at risk to harm.

The team are involved in various aspects of data engineering and data science and we are looking for a dynamic manager who can inspire, guide and provide technical expertise to ensure our continued success. You will need strong communication skills and be able to produce clear and legible documentation and code that is logical and reusable. Experience of either Data Engineering or Data Science techniques and a desire to develop in these areas is essential. Must be flexible to use multiple technologies and coding languages.

This is highly rewarding as well as challenging work.  Through this recruitment process we will appoint someone who can bring their individual skills and experience to be part of a collaborative and dynamic team.

Excellent interpersonal skills will be required to communicate effectively and professionally with staff at all levels within ECFRS and our customers whilst remaining polite and calm under pressure.

Expressions of Interest

Should you wish to be considered for this role please provide an expression of interest detailing why you wish to be considered for the position and how you meet the essential criteria for the role as outlined in the Personal Specification attached.

Closing date: 11.59pm, Sunday 8th October 2023.

Our Culture and Benefits

Here at Essex County Fire and Rescue Service we are committed to prioritising and promoting the wellbeing of our employees.

You can find out more about our benefits at https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk/jobs/benefits/

Disability Confident

We are an equal opportunities, Disability Confident, employer who welcomes applications from everyone and values diversity in our workplace. A commitment to promoting diversity and developing a work environment where all staff are treated with dignity and respect is central to our recruitment process and all applications will be considered solely on merit.

As part of our offer to support all our candidates to perform to the best of their abilities during our recruitment and selection processes and we would like to let you know about a couple of support options you can access, should you wish to, including our employee forums, who are keen and willing to support all of our potential colleagues.

Our employee forums and partners include:

Asian Fire Services Association (AFSA), BEING (our LGBTQ+ employee support network), Christian Fellowship, Ethnic Minority Forum, Men’s Forum, and our Women’s Forum. In addition, we also have a female firefighters operational group.

Further to the above, the Service has a Digital Accessibility Inclusion Group (DAIG) that supports all colleagues to improve their digital skills and provides additional support and guidance to colleagues with neurodivergent strengths and struggles as a result of dyslexia, ADHD, Autism, dyspraxia etc. We want everyone to thrive at work, and so we encourage and enable people to access digital tools to help them perform at your best. The DAIG is a group of colleagues from across the Service that unite to support others as a result of their lived experience and desire to make a difference. They support people with a range of visible and invisible disabilities to identify and access digital workplace adjustments and solutions and may be able to assist with your application too.

Should you wish to discuss support, or access further information, from one of these groups, please contact Equality.Diversity@essex-fire.gov.uk

You are also able to raise any queries or requests for support, including any adjustments you may require, at any stage of the process by email to recruitment@essex-fire.gov.uk

You can find out more about Essex County Fire & Rescue Service via www.essex-fire.gov.uk and about our vacancies, application processes and benefits via https://join.essex-fire.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Essex Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Fire and Rescue Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

It is our policy to require all applicants for employment to disclose if you are currently being investigated by any regulatory body or have any decisions or sanctions pending or in progress in respect of your suitability to work for the Service.

You agree to inform the Service within 24 hours if you are subsequently investigated by any agency or organisation in relation to concerns about your behaviour towards children, young people or vulnerable adults.

The information you provide will be treated as strictly confidential and will be considered only in relation to the appointment for which you are applying.

This role maybe subject to a standard/enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Are you organised, great at multi-tasking and a people person? Then join our Public Safety Admin Team!

Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community – will you join us?

Find out more about us and our values at www.bucksfire.gov.uk/join-us/

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working.

The role of our administrators is varied and the heart of the organisation. The team provides crucial administrative support to our Prevention and Protection teams as well as being the first point of contact with members of the public, and our partner organisations.

About the role

The role will include:

Managing incoming queries and referrals
Stock control i.e., Ordering and collating stock for fire alarms
Reporting a number of fire alarms used and visits booked, etc
General administrative tasks

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

Motivated and focused
A great communicator who is personable
A problem solver, who actively looks for ways to make processes better
Organised and can prioritise tasks
Experience and qualifications required

·         Experience of working in an office or administrative role

·         IT literate, competent using Microsoft packages

The package

£25,575 rising to £26,046 per year

Full time, Permanent contract, 37-hour week
Local Government Pension Scheme
Good annual leave entitlement
Employee benefits
Employee Assistance Programme
Occupational Health
Free onsite parking
Onsite gym facilities

How to Apply

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Abatement & Protected Pension

If you are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.