Communications and Electric Technician
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,235.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 June 2025 |
| Location: | Sheffield, South Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An opportunity has arisen within our ICT team for a Communications & Electrical Technician which will be based within our Headquarters in Sheffield.
The post holder will be providing technical electrical maintenance support to SYFR’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department, responsible for planned reactive and remedial maintenance to service communications electrical systems and vehicle fleet communications electrical systems
Duties will include:
• Installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, (including power supplies) to SYFR’s ICT infrastructure and vehicle fleet.
• The organisation and delivery of a rolling programme of all communications equipment testing for the SYFR fire service.
• The maintenance of battery chargers, special low voltage (12 & 24V) used for emergency lighting circuits and station alarm systems, turnout lighting, communications equipment, intercom systems on hydraulic platforms and turntable ladders, and batteries for PA and emergency systems
Key to this role is provision of standby cover for attending emergency work associated with maintaining the operational efficiency of the ‘turn-out system’. You will need extensive knowledge and understanding of building services including electrical, mechanical, H&V, plumbing, building and ICT/Comms issues.
You will need a current full driving licence, a C&G Electrical Installation and/or Communications Qualification or significant equivalent experience.
For more information about the role contact Steven Locking on 0114 2532272
A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk or on 0114 253 2811.
Closing date for applications is 27th June 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 7th July 2025
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.
The post holder will be providing technical electrical maintenance support to SYFR’s Information and Communications Technology (ICT) department, responsible for planned reactive and remedial maintenance to service communications electrical systems and vehicle fleet communications electrical systems
Duties will include:
• Installation, maintenance and repair of electrical systems, (including power supplies) to SYFR’s ICT infrastructure and vehicle fleet.
• The organisation and delivery of a rolling programme of all communications equipment testing for the SYFR fire service.
• The maintenance of battery chargers, special low voltage (12 & 24V) used for emergency lighting circuits and station alarm systems, turnout lighting, communications equipment, intercom systems on hydraulic platforms and turntable ladders, and batteries for PA and emergency systems
Key to this role is provision of standby cover for attending emergency work associated with maintaining the operational efficiency of the ‘turn-out system’. You will need extensive knowledge and understanding of building services including electrical, mechanical, H&V, plumbing, building and ICT/Comms issues.
You will need a current full driving licence, a C&G Electrical Installation and/or Communications Qualification or significant equivalent experience.
For more information about the role contact Steven Locking on 0114 2532272
A job description, person specification and application form for the role can be obtained by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk or on 0114 253 2811.
Closing date for applications is 27th June 2025
Interviews will be held week commencing 7th July 2025
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and Disclosure Scotland Criminal Records Check or Enhanced DBS check (formerly CRB) if applicable.
If you require any of our recruitment documents in larger print please contact our recruitment team as above.
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