Overview
Serco Darlington, England, United Kingdom
International Fire Training Centre, Darlington, DL2 1NU
Permanent • Full time, Monday - Thursday 0815-1630, Friday 0815 - 1245
Salary £25,461 Per Annum Plus Benefits
Serco have an exciting opportunity to join their team as a Site Technician based at the International Fire Training Centre in Darlington.
You’ll be assisting the Technical Services Manager with the efficient and effective day to day operation of the International Fire Training Centre. You will carry out work activities to support safe and effective practical fire training exercises on the fireground and to carry out other duties within the media bay, stores and other locations when required.
Responsibilities
* To ensure that operational equipment and other essential items are fully operable and correctly in place prior to assisting with practical training exercises
* Work in accordance with IFTC Policy and Procedures
* Provide fire training scenarios
* Liaise with the instructional staff to ensure the effective delivery of all practical exercises
* Ensure the fireground and associated buildings are kept in a clean and tidy condition
* Report & repair defects and the need to maintain and repair all items of equipment within the scope of knowledge and capabilities of the individual
* Provide overtime cover as and when needed
* Wear appropriate PPE for training exercises, including breathing apparatus or any other RPE. Undertaking of Breathing Apparatus (BA) tests/checks to the level of competence proven by qualification
* Ensure compliance is carried out, within all areas such as Stores, BA, Media Bay and Fireground
What You’ll Need To Do The Role
* Ability to work under pressure
* Organisational skills and proactive problem-solving skills
* Flexibility and a positive mindset
* Previous fire experience (desirable)
* QHSE understanding (desirable)
What We Offer
* Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Training and development: Access to over 1,100 internal courses, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and internal progression
* Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, health and wellbeing benefits
* Discounts: Savings across around 1,000 retailers
* ShareSave scheme: Save and buy Serco shares at a discount
* Employee networks: Communities for support and development
* Charity: Paid volunteering day each year and charitable giving options
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At Serco, we see people first and foremost for their performance and potential. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation that supports the needs of all. We will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and encourage applications from a diverse candidate pool. We are open to discussions around flexibility and flexible working. As a proud Disability Confident Leader and holder of the Gold Inclusive Employer Standard, disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the job will be given the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities at an interview.
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