Asset and Equipment Officer – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Mansfield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A Public Safety Organization is seeking an Asset and Equipment Officer in Mansfield. This key role involves managing operational engineering assets, overseeing maintenance, and supervising a small team. Candidates should have a background in mechanical engineering, experience in asset management, and strong organisational and analytical skills. The position offers the opportunity for agile working arrangements, with 27 days of annual leave, and additional health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Agile Working Policy

27 days of annual leave

Health and Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• HND/HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Proven supervisory experience in a technical environment.
• Competent user of asset management software.

Responsibilities

• Manage NFRS operational engineering equipment and asset systems.
• Supervise two Operational Equipment Technicians.
• Oversee equipment acquisition, maintenance, and disposal processes.
• Administer and monitor budgets and manage contracts.
• Produce and maintain risk assessments and technical documentation.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

HND/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Formal Health and Safety qualification

Tools

Asset management software

MS Office

Job description

Asset and Equipment Officer – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Join Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service (NFRS) as an Assets and Equipment Officer, a key role ensuring our operational engineering assets and equipment are safe, maintained, and fit for purpose. You will manage equipment maintenance and supply contracts, hold budget responsibility, and act as the ‘Superuser’ for our asset management systems. This position requires a proactive individual with strong technical knowledge, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work autonomously while leading a small team. If you have experience in engineering asset management, risk assessment, and contract oversight, and can deliver high standards in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain NFRS operational engineering equipment and associated asset management systems.
• Supervise two Operational Equipment Technicians and ensure performance standards are met.
• Oversee equipment acquisition, maintenance, and disposal processes, ensuring compliance with safety and legislative requirements.
• Administer and monitor budgets (approx. £300k) and manage supplier and maintenance contracts.
• Produce and maintain risk assessments, equipment notes, and technical documentation for operational equipment.
• Analyse data from asset and financial systems to identify trends, efficiencies, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Support development of operational equipment strategies and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Undertake investigations of near misses and dangerous occurrences relating to operational equipment and vehicles.

Experience / Qualification

• HND/HNC qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent experience in asset/equipment management.
• Holding a formal Health and Safety qualification or working towards one.
• Valid driving licence (reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled candidates).
• Proven supervisory experience and ability to lead a team effectively.
• Ability to create risk assessments and experience working in an engineering environment.
• Competent user of asset management software and MS Office.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with ability to produce reports and manage contracts.

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns.
• Annual Leave – 27 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Health and Wellbeing – As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees.

37 Hours: Monday – Friday • Permanent • Mansfield Fire Station