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Site Technician

International Fire Training Centre

Darlington, DL2 1NU

Full time, perm role

Salary of £,. per annum plus benefits

Serco have an exciting opportunity to join their team as an 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.

Please note, the hours for this role are as follows.

Monday - Thursday 5-0

Friday 5 - 5

Main Accountabilities :

• 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.

What you’ll need to do the role :

What we offer :

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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. As such we will make reasonable adjustments at interview through to employment for our candidates and strongly 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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