Technical Services Manager

Technical Services Manager

Grade 11 - £47,181 per annum

37 hours per week

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and resilient individual to provide leadership and direction to the Technical Services function. This is an exciting opportunity to be responsible for the operational equipment required to support the Services’ vision of ‘Making Shropshire Safer’ and our Community Risk Management Plan.

Reporting to the Head of Resources, this exciting role will oversee the provision and maintenance of PPE, operational, and specialist equipment. You will work closely with key stakeholders to identify future equipment requirements, develop specifications, and explore procurement options. The role also involves building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and contractors to ensure quality, legal and safety compliance, and value for money.

In addition, you will support the Service in achieving its Core Values and delivering its wider strategic aims and objectives.

We’re seeking candidates with strong leadership skills and proven experience collaborating across a range of departments and disciplines. This role demands highly effective interpersonal abilities, including the capacity to lead and motivate teams while building positive, influential relationships both within the organisation and externally.

Ideally, applicants will have experience – preferably within the Fire and Rescue sector – managing the provision and maintenance of PPE, operational, and specialist equipment in a safety‑critical environment.

Candidates should hold relevant qualifications in a business, technical, or engineering discipline, along with a recognised Health and Safety qualification, as outlined in the Person Specification. Proven experience in procurement and the ability to use ICT tools effectively to deliver this function are also essential.

The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, providing free on‑site parking.

The role also includes the following benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme
• Paycare Health Benefits
• Occupational Health Services
• Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)

Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.

For an informal chat about the role, contact Andrew Stirling, Head of Resources by e-mail andrew.st or by telephone to /

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion  want to reflect the communities we service and therefore we positively welcome applicants from disabled people and minority groups who are under‑represented in our Service.

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