Breathing Apparatus Maintenance Technician

Closing Date: 30 June 2024, at Midnight

£30,638 – £31,079 Per Annum

Are you organised, a great team player, and know your way around respiratory protective equipment (RPE) and associated ancillary equipment? If yes, join our team and be part of the Technical department!

About Us

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.

About the Role

The primary purpose of the role is to ensure that all respiratory protective equipment (RPE), associated ancillary equipment, and other related equipment is tested, repaired, maintained, recorded, and replaced as necessary.

The successful applicant will be responsible for:

• Carrying out the required acceptance tests and quality assurance on all new RPE, and any equipment repaired, tested, or serviced outside the Service
• Maintaining stock levels of spares as required to maintain RPE complement across the Service, and to keep accurate records relating to those spares
• Ensuring all compressed breathing air cylinders in the service are tested by an approved contractor in accordance with current test regulations
• Monitoring the purity of air delivered by breathing air compressors in the Service
• Regular testing of air quality, and ensuring that periodic testing of air purity is carried out by a contractor, in accordance with the current Service contract
• Conducting Portacount testing on RPE used by BFRS
• Investigating and reporting on the malfunction of RPE as requested by Service departments or as instructed by the HSE in compliance with RIDDOR

About You

The successful applicant must be able to demonstrate a track record of:

• Working under their own initiative and managing their own workload without supervision
• Confidently managing their own work schedule
• Ability to determine solutions to issues and risks identified and report accordingly
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong computer literacy
• Maintaining accurate written and computer-based records
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to Portacount test (desirable)

Experience & Qualifications Required

Essential Requirements

Experience:

• Experience working in the maintenance environment related to safety critical equipment
• Proven record of managing maintenance schedules and recording results

Qualifications:

• A good general level of educational achievement, as a minimum – GCSE qualifications at C or above / levels 4 -9 (or equivalent) in Maths and English
• A full, valid, UK driving license is required as the role will involve travelling across the BFRS Service Area

Desirable Requirements

Qualifications & Training:

• NVQ L3 Mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• Working with RPE in an operational or maintenance environment
• Experience working with Breathing Apparatus

Knowledge:

• An understanding of Health and Safety Legislation as it relates to RPE

The Package

• Full Time
• Permanent Contract
• 37-Hour Week
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Good Annual Leave Entitlement
• Employee Benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Occupational Health
• Onsite Gym Facilities
• Limited On-Site Parking

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.

Abatement & Protected Pension

If 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.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service would like to invite applications for the post of Senior Business Analyst based at location which is flexible across Scotland on a permanent basis.   This is a full-time opportunity, working 35 hours per week.

This is a full-time post however applications from individuals seeking to work on a part time, job share, or flexible working basis would be considered.

We are happy to talk flexible working and already offer this for a number of roles in the organisation, meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation. The Portfolio Office team are hybrid working, with the main office base being our SFRS Headquarters in Cambuslang. The successful candidate will be able to enjoy a mix of working from home, base location or other SFRS location as required by their role and key activities.

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has a number of important projects and change activities ongoing to ensure the service can continue to deliver for the people of Scotland. The Senior Business Analyst (SBA) role is key to the delivery of business and technology change. The jobholder 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.

The SBA defines quality standards for analysis and design documentation and ensures that all analytical activities and methods employed on projects are appropriate. The job holder will elicit and evaluate a diverse range of extremely complex information deals with business and technical scenarios which may be unclear or problematic and which require extensive analytical, as well as stakeholder management, skills to resolve. The job holder will constructively challenge business thinking during requirements gathering and solution design processes.

The job holder is also 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.

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 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.

An exciting and challenging opportunity exists for the right individual to join the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) as our new Chief Officer.

As Chief Officer, you will be the professional head of SFRS and will have the experience, skills and aptitude to provide strategic leadership direction to the Service as we continue to evolve and improve our Service and will be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of Fire and Rescue Services to the Communities of Scotland.

At a time of ongoing reform of public services and a challenging financial environment, you will work collaboratively with the Board, Scottish Government and other key national and local stakeholders, making a significant contribution to formulate and drive forward innovation and lead the development of the Service.

Suitable applicants will already have demonstrated experience in the evolution and leadership of a sizeable Fire and Rescue Service at Executive level and in the delivery of large scale, complex change. Candidates must be able to show a clear understanding of the challenges facing the Service over the coming 5 years and beyond. This is a permanent post with a preference for a minimum 3 year tenure.

Applicants must currently operate at competent Chief Officer, Deputy Chief Officer, or Assistant Chief Officer level and display strong evidence of operating at a strategic level within a Fire and Rescue Service.  Applicants are also required to evidence academic achievement at SCQF Level 11, e.g. a relevant Master’s degree, or demonstrate experiential equivalency.  The provision of Incident Command leadership is essential and applicants must currently operate at Gold Commander level or equivalent in order to apply. 

The SFRS is the 4th largest Fire and Rescue Service in the World and protects one of the largest geographical areas of any Fire and Rescue Service.  With more than 350 Community Fire Stations across Scotland we manage a diverse range of risks, from urban cities to remote and rural island locations.

The successful applicant will be based at SFRS Headquarters in Cambuslang and must be able to travel extensively across Scotland on a regular basis and to other parts of the UK when required. This post aligns to the Brigade Manager Role Map and the Scheme of Conditions of Service (NJC Brigade Manager). 

SELECTION PROCESS

To arrange an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Charmaine Jones, Executive PA to Liz Barnes, Interim Deputy Chief Officer – Corporate Services, on 07584 336764 or by email to Charmaine.jones@firescotland.gov.uk.

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

To apply, follow the link to complete our online application and upload your CV.

Selection will be in the form of psychometric assessments and attendance at a Selection Centre.  The successful applicant will be subject to security vetting at Security Checked (SC) level prior to appointment.

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 minimum criteria for the role are invited for interview.

If you would like to apply in a different format, please email SFRS.PODVacancies@firescotland.gov.uk.

We have upcoming opportunities for Group Managers to support across the Service. We’re looking for outstanding individuals to deliver real and sustainable benefits for the public, transforming our service delivery.

With the proven ability to be an effective manager and leader, the successful candidate will have an innovative approach to delivering improvement across the Service.  With a strong focus on collaboration you will exercise high level interpersonal skills and have the ability to form positive working relationships and develop teams to improve performance.  

You will receive extensive exposure to collaborative working with the Office for Policing, Fire, Crime and Commissioning (part of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority, led by an elected Mayor) to deliver our Fire and Rescue Plan priorities. We have excellent working relationships with representative bodies and it is vital our new Group Managers are able develop and enhance this association.

The post is conditioned to the Flexible Duty system in accordance with the Scheme of Conditions of Service and is Politically Restricted.

​Eligibility

To be eligible to apply, candidates must be a competent, substantive Station Manager or above.
​Unless already qualified to Incident Command L3 successful candidates will be required to undertake and pass the L3 qualification prior to being available for operational incidents. If successful candidates hold the L3 qualification already evidence will be requested to demonstrate successful completion.
The roles are based at various locations across the county, including Headquarters in Northallerton. Postholders will be expected to travel across North Yorkshire and the City of York to meet the requirements of the role, and operational commitments.
Salary

The annual salary will be £59,642.

In addition, a Flexible Duty allowance which equates to 20% of basic pay is also payable together with a Duty Silver/second call allowance reflecting a further 7% of basic pay.

​Additional Information 

For more information on the selection process, NYFRS, the role and terms and conditions please view our detailed Recruitment Pack available on our website. ​

We are also holding an online familiarisation event on Tuesday 18th June at 1pm via Microsoft Teams. Please visit our website to register.  The event will provide an opportunity to learn more about the Group Manager role, NYFRS and the recruitment process.

​Closing date for applications: 9am Friday 28th June 2024

​Applicants that are not appointed immediately but successfully pass the selection process will be held on a holding list for 12 months

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Your role and responsibilities 

The role is interesting and varied, looking at planning applications, evaluating how fire crews can access sites and, following guidance, decide how water needs to be provided for the premises or development.

You will be the single point of contact for external stakeholders who are required to consult with the Fire Service and provide responses, guidance, and additional information within tight consultation timelines in accordance with legislation

You will work with external partners such as planning departments, developers, water companies and internal SCC partners like, highways.

You will be responsible for managing 2 support staff and 2 hydrant inspectors, with the support of our Protection team. This role is pivotal in ensuring our firefighters have access to the water they need to keep the public of Suffolk safe.

What you will need 

A level 4 qualification in Business Management or similar or equivalent experience and knowledge

A Project Management Qualification (desirable)

A NEBOSH Certificate (desirable)

The ability to lead a team act as a role model, provide support and guidance, and ensure staff meet objectives.

Personal resilience and ability to work under pressure.
Excellent communication skills to provide technical advice to varying audiences.

Strong organisational abilities to manage information, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.

Empathy in handling complaints and challenges.
Negotiation skills to achieve positive outcomes and value for money.

Understanding of relevant legislation related to securing water for firefighting.

Full knowledge of the Town and Country Planning Act.
The ability to develop policies and procedures.

To be able to produce reports and deliver presentations to planners and councils on behalf of the directorate.

Empowering Everyone

We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolkjobsdirect.org).

For more information

Please contact Phil Cornford (he/him) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 07780 956439 or emailing philip.cornford@suffolk.gov.uk. 

How to apply

Step 1 – Read the Job and Person Profile (docx).

Step 2 – Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application.

Step 3 – Upload a supporting statement indicating how you meet each of the criteria in the ‘Person Profile’ section of the JPP.

You should use the Supporting Statement template (docx).
Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4.
Please note: Without a supporting statement, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@suffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412.  If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date: 11.30 pm, 23 June 2024. 

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service

Firefighter Control

£25,819 Training

£26,895 Development

£34,415 Competency

About Us

Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) are one of the UK’s leading Fire and Rescue Services for responding and innovation.  We pride ourselves in striving to ‘Create the Safest Community’ and our dedicated and diverse workforce are committed to delivering this.

The Service values and respects the diversity of its employees, and aims to recruit a workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications irrespective of people’s race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity.

As an organisation we are currently rated as ‘Good’ by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services and by recruiting the right individual with the right skills, ability and knowledge, this will ensure our continued success.

As part of your ongoing development with the Service you will engage in a continuous programme based around practical and theoretical training to ensure you have the knowledge, skills and understanding to perform your role safely and effectively.  We also offer a range of staff benefits and run an active sports and welfare section.

About the role

Applications are invited for Control vacancies that exist within Firefighter Control.

We are seeking high caliber candidates therefore if you champion original thinking, are able to promote excellence, drive positive and sustainable change and demonstrate strong values in regard to equality and inclusion, then we would like to hear from you.

Eligibility

Firefighter Eligibility Criteria

·         Meet the requirements outlined in the Job Description

·         An understanding that a development program will be in place to gain competency

Competent Firefighter Eligibility Criteria

·         You will be a competent Firefighter Control in a Local Authority Fire and Rescue Service

·         Competence being evidenced against the UKFRS National Occupational Standards (NOS)

·         Please note that all applicants will be required to provide evidence of being competent in role.

Closing date for applications is 30 June 2024 at 1700 hours

About the Selection Process

Set out below are the key dates relating to this selection process:

Stage Timeline
Advert closes – 30 June 2024 at 1700 hours
Assessments – Week commencing 8 July 2024
Interview – Week commencing 22 July 2024

Course to commence August 2024

Please note that your application will form the first stage of the selection process.  All supporting statements will be shortlisted against the relevant role map.

Interested in applying?

Further details can be found in the accompanying job description and person specification.  More information about our Service can be found by visiting www.twfire.gov.uk and our various social media channels.

Informal contact can be made to recruitment@twfire.gov.uk

Thank you and good luck!