Training Support Technician

POSITION: Training Support Technician

LOCATION: Cookstown

HOURLY RATE: £15.48

HOURS: Full-Time 36.25 hours

DURATION: 6 months with possible extension

On behalf of our client, we are seeking a Training Support Technician to support delivery of all Northern Ireland Fire & Rescue Service (NIFRS) Learning & Development College (LDC) training courses and services and to help ensure an efficient and effective day-to-day running of the LDC training site.

Main Responsibilities/Duties:

1. Support the delivery of all operational and command training and assist in the maintenance of buildings and resources.

2. Complete allocated tasks or workloads in order to meet the demands of a large multi-facility operational training site.

3. Liaise with Training Site Manager, TST Team Leader and Trainers to support scenario preparation and management.

4. Perform a safety role to support activities, scenario or event delivery.

5. Prepare various areas of the site and test equipment to facilitate planned activities or events. Examples include (but are not restricted to);

a. Classroom / meeting room set-up and post course arrangements.

b. Fire appliance and equipment positioning.

c. Live fire set-up and debris clearance.

d. Preparation of breathing apparatus (BA) sets and cylinder charging.

6. Maintain agreed standards of housekeeping in all training and teaching areas.

7. Management of spare fire kit and contaminated fire kit for laundering process.

8. Temperature monitoring of fire compartments and recording of relevant data.

9. Site-wide / training ground inspection, cleaning, general maintenance and basic landscaping tasks.

10. Store all LDC equipment (including vehicles and appliances) and consumables appropriately and complete audits of equipment and consumable inventories as necessary.

11. Maintain and appropriately use all relevant personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant to role tasks.

12. Support safe systems of work by assisting with periodic H&S inspections and report any H&S issues identified.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link below by Wednesday 17th July. You must also include a bullet pointed synopsis at the top of your CV demonstrating how exactly you meet the Essential Criteria below:

Essential Criteria:

Applicants must, by the closing date for applications, have:

Experience/Qualifications

1. A minimum of two years’ experience working as a driver/handyperson or similar in a maintenance and/or service delivery environment.

2. Possess a full and current UK Driving Licence with category BE.

3. Possess a LGV- Class C Licence.

4. Possess a Counter balance and Reach Forklift licence or be willing to undertake training to achieve this qualification within a specified period following appointment.

5. Possess and maintain an accredited Water Treatment Operator Certificate or be willing to undertake.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge

6. Effective planning, organisation, prioritising skills and attention to detail.

7. The ability to work individually or as a team member.

8. Effective communication skills (both oral and written).

9. A working knowledge of Windows and other Microsoft applications.

10. Qualification and / or experience of working within a health & safety role.

Desirable Criteria:

1. Possess an NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent.

2. Qualification and / or experience of working within a technical / maintenance role.

3. Knowledge or experience of working within a learning or training environment.

4. Knowledge or experience of Fire & Rescue Service equipment.

If you wish to apply or would like more information, please email your CV in Microsoft word format to Daniel Finlay by clicking on the link below by Wednesday 17th July.

Applicants must ensure their CV is accurate and up to date. The CV should include your full employment history inclusive of dates, all academic achievements and full personal contact details.

Please note only applicants that match this criteria can be considered for the role.

If this role isn’t suitable but you are looking for a new opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact our experienced consultants. You can visit our website in the first instance or call our office.

Apple Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Apple Recruitment Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer.