Role: Plant Engineer
Salary: £21,696.48 pa
Based: Fire Service HQ, Swinton, Manchester.
Contract: Permanent
Benefits: include pension, childcare vouchers, on-going training, provision
of work vehicle.
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A key support within the second largest Fire and Rescue Service in the UK
Service, maintain and repair a variety of plant, core to our logistics and operations.
A varied and rewarding role, supporting the teams who provide protection across our 2½
million residents.
We are looking for a dynamic and highly motivated individual who can use their determination
and ability to make a big impact at the heart of our operations. As a Plant Engineer with Greater
Manchester Fire and Rescue Service you’ll be providing a valuable supporting role based at our
Headquarters.
Every day brings a variety of challenges which keep our operations smooth running - from planned
routine maintenance checks of the mechanical plant - heating boilers and ventilation equipment,
repairing breakdowns whenever possible, testing the fire alarms and emergency generators. For this
varied and demanding role, we’re looking for a self-motivated, time-served crafts person with:
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Proven experience and awareness of Mechanical and Electrical trades: heating, ventilation,
gas boilers, plumbing installations and gas servicing
Qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering - City & Guilds or NVQ Level 3. IOSH or
NEBOSH certification welcomed.
A solid track record of property management, and the day-to-day responsibilities:
• trouble shooting and finding solutions in a timely manner,
• managing staff (in-house and contracted),
• Key knowledge of building regulations, permits and Risk Assessments.
• An understanding of energy management systems.
Awareness of sustainability and cost-saving initiatives
Eager, hardworking team player who works well under pressure
Excellent communication skills and people management skills, with the ability to work with
contractors across the site.
Great ICT and organisational / planning skills
Full driving licence required.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service provide their employees with a great working
environment along with several benefits including: 37 hours per week, pension scheme, training and
development packages, provided work vehicle, childcare vouchers, onsite canteen, discounts on high
street stores.
You will be working in a fast-moving environment where delivery and results really matter. As part of
this role, you will be making a real difference helping to safeguard the wider community of Greater
Manchester. If you are interested in this vacancy then please click here. to apply online.
If you are an internal candidate applying from home, please use the staff login facility to navigate via
Big Red to the internal vacancies page. From here login to the internal recruitment portal using your
GMFRS user name and password.
The closing date for completed applications is midnight, 27th September 2015, and
Assessments will take place on 14th October at Fire Station Headquarters.
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