Operational Equipment Technician

This is an Operational Equipment Technician post in the Technical Team at Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service, keeping operational kit safe and ready for use. The work centres on testing, servicing and repairing breathing apparatus and facemasks, along with other equipment and its records. It also involves arranging external contractor work, using asset tracking software and looking for cost savings, working alongside the Watch Manager Technical.

The advert asks for experience of maintaining technical equipment.

• Test, service and repair breathing apparatus, BA facemasks and other operational equipment to manufacturer guidance and Service policy
• Keep accurate records of stock, equipment allocations, maintenance, tests and repairs for audits and inspections
• Support the Watch Manager Technical with external contractor servicing, including requesting quotes and arranging collection, delivery or packaging
• Use the Asset Tracking software to label assets, track locations, record tests and manage disposal
• Identify cost savings across the equipment lifecycle and work with the Watch Manager Technical to deliver them
• Monitor cleanliness, maintenance and record keeping across the Service and report adverse findings to the line manager

• Experience of maintaining technical equipment