Academy Support Technician - Breathing Apparatus


Company:	Devon & Somerset Fire & Rescue Service
Salary:	£27,709 to £29,542 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Exeter
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Sept 2026

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Summary

Location: Exeter Hub, Training Academy, Exeter Airport

Salary: £27,709 rising annually to £29,542

Contract: Permanent, Full time (37 hours per week).

This post is being re-advertised. Following a review of role requirements, possession of a valid LGV Licence is now considered desirable rather than essential. We encourage anyone who may not have applied previously because they did not hold an LGV Licence to submit an application. Previous applicants are also welcome to re-apply.

We will be using the results from this recruitment process to fill any other vacancies for this role that may arise within the next 6 months.

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service is looking for an Academy Support Technician - Breathing Apparatus to join our Training Academy team based at Exeter Airport.

As the largest non-metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service in England, we are dedicated to creating safer communities through prevention, protection and emergency response. This is an opportunity to play an important role, ensuring our Firefighters have the equipment, facilities and support they need to train safely and effectively.

About the role:

Working as part of a supportive team, you will provide practical and logistical support for Breathing Apparatus training, helping to prepare realistic training exercises and ensuring equipment, vehicles and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities:

In this varied role, you will:

Prepare training equipment, scenarios and facilities for operational training exercises,

Support the safe delivery of training and restore equipment and facilities after use.

Inspect, test, maintain and record servicing of training equipment and Academy vehicles.

Drive Service vehicles to transport training equipment and resources.

Maintain training equipment inventories and ensure resources are available when needed.

Carry out routine maintenance of Academy Buildings, grounds and training facilities including Fire Safety systems.

Assist with site security, including locking buildings, and facilities when required.

Support colleagues by covering technician duties during periods of absence.

Coach and support new or temporary members of the team where appropriate.

Use ICT systems, including MiQuest, Outlook and Resource Guru.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors and external partners.

Promote safe working practices and comply with Health and Safety, Equality, Diversity and all Service policies.

Join us:

If you are practical, organised and looking for a rewarding role supporting the training of our operational colleagues, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 2359hrs 22 September 2026

Should you have any questions regarding the role, please contact the hiring manager Tom Statton via tstatton@dsfire.gov.uk, or tel: 07732 893029

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Academy Support Technician please click 'apply' today, we would love to hear from you.

The successful candidate must, by the commencement of employment, have the right to work in the UK.

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