Job Description
Asset Management and Equipment Officer
Job reference: VAC000384
Location: Wescott, Bucks, HP18
Salary: £35,921 to £36,570 a year
Package: Local Government Pension Scheme, Good annual leave entitlement, Employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Onsite gym facilities,
Hours: 37 hours per week, full time
Contract: Permanent
Job category/type: Support Services
Can you help manage this fire service's busy Asset Management and Logistics hub? If so they have a vacancy for an Asset Management and Equipment Officer.
About The Organisation:
This 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. They employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. The Service is a diverse, welcoming community so will you join them?
The Service is only as good as its people. When their employees are engaged and supported, the Service thrives. This is why they support flexible and hybrid working.
About the Role:
The Asset Management and Equipment Officer helps the day to day running of the logistics hub, dealing with queries about equipment, raising purchase orders, completing requisitions, ordering equipment and stock to keep all departments of the service running. Deputising for the Asset Management and Equipment Manager in their absence, liaising with all staff members. Assisting with the collection and delivery service to all service premises and local work partners. Liaising with suppliers to ensure value for money and timely delivery of orders. Record and monitor the servicing and testing of equipment including producing reports.
About You:
The Service is looking for someone who is a confident decision-maker with a proactive approach to managing equipment and assets. Has experience monitoring stock levels to ensure availability and efficiency and is comfortable working closely with suppliers to maintain strong, reliable partnerships, able to communicate clearly and effectively enabling you to collaborate seamlessly across teams and departments.
Experience and Qualifications Required:
* Good ICT Skills and able to learn new systems
* Full valid UK Driving Licence
* Manual Handling Training
* An understanding of health and safety legislation
* Knowledge of fire service assets used operationally are desirable
* Experience of working in an equipment maintenance environment
* Experience working in the stock control / distribution / logistics and distribution environment including working with safety critical equipment.
* Experience of data management assessing value for money
* Experience of using an asset management system
Application closing date: 27th July 2025
Interested?
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The Service is 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, they can make to help you in your application, or with the recruitment process, this can be arranged.
Everyone who works with this employer is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, you will be able to contact the employer's HR department..
Abatement and Protected Pension:
If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with the Service you are required to notify the employer's Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply.
No agencies please.