The Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service
Westcott, Buckinghamshire
Asset Management and Equipment Officer Location : Wescott Venture Park, Building 82, Wescott, Bucks, HP18 OXB Salary : 35,921 to 36,570 a year Package : Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, Good annual leave entitlement, Employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Onsite gym facilities, Contractual hours : 37 Basis : Full time Job category/type : Support Services Can you help manage our busy Asset Management and Logistics hub? If so we have a vacancy for an Asset Management and Equipment Officer. About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community so will you join us? Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role: The Asset Management and Equipment Officer helps the day to day running of the logistics hub, dealing with queries about equipment, raising purchase orders, completing requisitions, ordering equipment and stock to keep all departments of the service running. Deputising for the Asset Management and Equipment Manager in their absence, liaising with all BFRS staff members. Assisting with the collection and delivery service to all service premises and local work partners. Liaising with suppliers to ensure value for money and timely delivery of orders. Record and monitor the servicing and testing of equipment including producing reports. About You: We are looking for someone who is a confident decision-maker with a proactive approach to managing equipment and assets. Has experience monitoring stock levels to ensure availability and efficiency and is comfortable working closely with suppliers to maintain strong, reliable partnerships, able to communicate clearly and effectively enabling you to collaborate seamlessly across teams and departments. Experience and Qualifications Required: Good ICT Skills and able to learn new systems Full valid UK Driving Licence Manual Handling Training An understanding of health and safety legislation Knowledge of fire service assets used operationally are desirable Experience of working in an equipment maintenance environment Experience working in the stock control / distribution / logistics and distribution environment including working with safety critical equipment. Experience of data management assessing value for money Experience of using an asset management system Application closing date : 27/07/2025 Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department. Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password. Abatement and Protected Pension: If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. No agencies please.
Asset Management and Equipment Officer Location : Wescott Venture Park, Building 82, Wescott, Bucks, HP18 OXB Salary : 35,921 to 36,570 a year Package : Permanent Contract, Local Government Pension Scheme, Good annual leave entitlement, Employee benefits, Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health, Onsite gym facilities, Contractual hours : 37 Basis : Full time Job category/type : Support Services Can you help manage our busy Asset Management and Logistics hub? If so we have a vacancy for an Asset Management and Equipment Officer. About Us: Buckinghamshire Fire & Rescue Service serves a population of more than 800,000 in the Southeast of England. Around 400 firefighters operate from 19 fire stations from the outskirts of London to the South Midlands. We employ around 100 specialist support staff, from ICT to fire prevention. We are a diverse, welcoming community so will you join us? Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. About the Role: The Asset Management and Equipment Officer helps the day to day running of the logistics hub, dealing with queries about equipment, raising purchase orders, completing requisitions, ordering equipment and stock to keep all departments of the service running. Deputising for the Asset Management and Equipment Manager in their absence, liaising with all BFRS staff members. Assisting with the collection and delivery service to all service premises and local work partners. Liaising with suppliers to ensure value for money and timely delivery of orders. Record and monitor the servicing and testing of equipment including producing reports. About You: We are looking for someone who is a confident decision-maker with a proactive approach to managing equipment and assets. Has experience monitoring stock levels to ensure availability and efficiency and is comfortable working closely with suppliers to maintain strong, reliable partnerships, able to communicate clearly and effectively enabling you to collaborate seamlessly across teams and departments. Experience and Qualifications Required: Good ICT Skills and able to learn new systems Full valid UK Driving Licence Manual Handling Training An understanding of health and safety legislation Knowledge of fire service assets used operationally are desirable Experience of working in an equipment maintenance environment Experience working in the stock control / distribution / logistics and distribution environment including working with safety critical equipment. Experience of data management assessing value for money Experience of using an asset management system Application closing date : 27/07/2025 Interested? If you would like to apply and find out more about this position, please click the apply button to be directed to our website. We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome. If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone. Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact our HR department. Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password. Abatement and Protected Pension: If are in receipt of a Firefighters pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. No agencies please.
