Supplies Technician

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Worcester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government service in the UK is seeking a Supplies Technician for the Operational Logistics department. The role involves delivering and distributing goods, supporting front-line personnel, and managing equipment and supplies. Applicants should possess a valid driving licence, and the position offers benefits such as 25 days of annual leave, flexible working, and access to a pension scheme. The Closing date for applications is 19th February, with interviews starting on 2nd March.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Flexible working hours

Access to local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Discount card access

Qualifications

• Possession of a current, valid driving licence is required.
• Ability to represent the department across all stations.
• Experience in sourcing, purchasing, and distributing supplies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and distribute goods, items, and equipment.
• Support maintenance and servicing needs for fleet and equipment.
• Prepare and track items using the Redkite EMS asset tracking system.

Skills

Current valid driving licence

Ability to work flexibly across departments

Experience in logistics or supply chain

Job description

Supplies Technician – Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service

Supplies Technician Scale 4

37 hours per week

£26,403 – £28,142

Permanent

Operational Logistics, Betony Road, Malvern

The Role

An opportunity has arisen in our Operational Logistics department, which is at the heart of all fleet, equipment, supplies and water (hydrant) distribution, maintenance and procurement for the Service. It will include supporting our front-line personnel as well as other departments across the Service. This role is to work 37 hours per week, across five days, Monday – Friday.

As a Supplies Technician you will represent the department across all stations and sites as you deliver and distribute goods, items and equipment on the courier run. You will also be involved in sourcing, purchasing, stocking, picking, distributing and replacing a range of equipment and supplies. In addition, you will support the roll-out of big ticket projects which will involve preparing equipment, setting up and tracking items with our Redkite EMS asset tracking system. Your role will provide resilience as required to other departments, including contributing to the maintenance and servicing requirements of the Service’s fleet and equipment provision. A full job description and person specification can be found online: https://hwfire.wm-jobs.co.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=202

Reasons to join the department

• 25 days annual leave per year. In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays
• Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme
• Access to a local government pension scheme
• Free car parking at the Operational Logistics site and across our 25 fire stations
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

The successful applicant will also be subject to a NPPV Level 2 Vetting Check, as there will be a requirement to access West Mercia Police premises. Possession of a current, valid driving licence is also required.

Closing date for applications is 11:59pm on Thursday 19th February

Shortlisting of applications will take place week commencing 23rd February

Interviews will take place on the week commencing 2nd March

If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Group Commander Simon Cusack ([e-mail])

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