- S25-156 Force Armourer (LC7)

Lancashire Constabulary’s Specialist Operations Division is seeking an Armourer to be based at Hutton Headquarters. This is an exciting opportunity to provide assistance to both the Armed Policing Support Team and the Firearms Operations Department in respect of the maintenance and repair of firearms, ammunition and ancillary equipment, including overseeing the range facilities and armoury, as well as stock management and replenishment.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintain all Force specialist weapons, firearms, ammunition and ancillary equipment in line with relevant guidelines and safety legislation
Undertake weapon rotation between the Operations and Training Departments
Manage the issue of weapons and ammunition for training events and operational deployments as required.
Maintain accurate records of firearms operations and produce statistical data as required.
Carry out any other duties which are consistent with the nature, responsibilities and grading of the post.

Please see attached job specification for further details

Skills and Experience:

Must hold a Police Range Safety Inspectors Certificate or willing to work towards and complete within 12 months.
Be willing to attend a specialist weapon and ammunition training by manufacturers of Police supplied weapons in excess of the basic Armourer’s qualification including experience of the taser device and storage of explosives as requested by department management.
Be competent in modules G1 and G2 of the National Firearms Training Curriculum or willing to work towards and complete within 12 months.
Experience of working in a Firearms/Range environment and a good working knowledge of firearms, ammunition and explosives, experience of handling firearms and associated equipment.

Vetting and Medical:

Successful applicants will be required to pass MV & SC vetting prior to commencing their role. You will also be subject to a medical assessment.

Benefits:

25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
Sick pay provisions
Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Option to become a member of the onsite unions
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
Cycle to work scheme
Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters

Candidates applying for Lancashire Constabulary should be aware that the use of online 'Artificial Intelligence' (AI) systems such as ChatGPT to generate application answers is NOT permitted, any candidate found to have submitted an application form using online 'AI' software to generate answers will be removed from the recruitment process with immediate effect. This may result in future applications with the Constabulary also being rejected, based on integrity.

Further details of the requirements and duties of the post can be found on the attached Role Profile.

Before you complete the online application, we would advise you to read the attached Information and Guidance documents.

Closing Date: Tuesday 10th June 2025 at 12 noon