ECU Education Logistics Technician

The Logistics Technician (ECU Education) plays a vital operational support role within the Emergency Capabilities Unit, ensuring that all specialist equipment, vehicles, and resources are maintained, safe, and ready for use in training and emergency preparedness activities. The post holder is responsible for managing a fleet of vehicles and a wide range of specialist educational and operational equipment, ensuring they are fully functional, compliant with safety standards, and available for both planned training delivery and rapid deployment when required.

This role combines logistics coordination, technical equipment management, and operational support. Key duties include conducting safety checks, maintaining asset registers, coordinating stock control, and supporting procurement processes. The technician also ensures that all equipment is cleaned, decontaminated, and prepared to meet infection prevention and control standards.

Working closely with internal teams and external suppliers, the Logistics Technician provides specialist advice on logistics and equipment management, supports major incident exercises, and facilitates the movement of equipment across sites and nationally. The role involves hands-on physical work, including manual handling, warehouse operations, and driving vehicles (including larger vehicles where required).