Technical Specialist - Derbyshire Fire & Rescue : Job Details

Technical Specialist (Replacement Mobilising System)

Location: Based at Ilkeston Community Fire Station with other locations on an as required basis

Hours: 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours. Agile working arrangements can be discussed with the successful candidate.

Salary: Grade G £41,771– £47,181 per annum

Vacancy Type: Fixed Term to October 2026

Department: Systems and Information

Reports to: T/GM - RMS Implementation Lead

Closing Date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed.

About Us:

At Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service, we’re more than an emergency service—we’re a team of over 900 dedicated people working together to make Derbyshire safer every day. Whether it’s responding to emergencies, preventing incidents before they happen, or supporting our frontline teams behind the scenes, every role here makes a real difference.

We’re proud to be one of the country’s top-performing fire and rescue services, recently rated ‘Good’ in 9 out of 11 areas by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). This recognition reflects the professionalism, progress, and dedication of our people. We continue to strive to be an outstanding Service and we know we have more to do.

About the Role :

Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service are looking for a Technical Specialist experienced in designing the installation and integration of end points with large-scale business system solutions You will have responsibilities in all phases of the project lifecycle for a new Replacement Mobilising Solution and its components.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Experience of working on large IT projects including all phases of the project life cycle to implement technical solutions.
• Evidence of Technical analysis skills
• Evidence of Network and Telephony configuration and design
• Evidence of installing Hardware and Operating Systems
• Experience of working with and implementing Cloud based environments e.g Azure

Essential

• Educated to degree level in Computing or related subject or equivalent demonstrable experience and training relevant to the role
• Willingness, interest and aptitude to keep up to date and learn software and hardware systems as required
• Demonstrate evidence of continual professional development and competence

Desirable

• ITIL foundation qualification

There will be a requirement for some travel around the Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire region for which a pool car can be provided.

The normal working week is 37 hours however you may occasionally need to work beyond normal office hours.

What we offer In return :

• Flexible working hours.
• Agile working (60% office based)
• Family friendly policies.
• Annual Leave entitlement of 27 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service.
• Free, secure on-site car parking.
• Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations.
• Employee discount scheme (Boost) and eligibility to apply for Blue Light Card.
• Employee support networks.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria).
• Occupational Sick Pay subject to length of service, increasing up to 6 months’ full & 6 months’ half after 5 years’ service.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions.
• Eligibility to join Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) offering highly beneficial tax advantages.

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a temporary role / temporary promotion are attached.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

Police security vetting procedures at the appropriate level will be requested for the successful applicant. Please note that, due to the nature of security checks undertaken, applicants must have 3 years continuous residency in the UK up to the date of the application and Home Office approval for indefinite leave to remain within the UK.

All applicants must have a valid driving license.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Derbyshire Fire and Rescue, please click apply to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

Closing date: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the vacancy will remain open until a suitable candidate is appointed. Interviews and Job-Related tests will be held, in person, at Ilkeston Community Fire Station w/c 13th October 2025 further dates will be provided should there be no appointment from the initial round.