Firefighter Eastleigh, England
Job description
Job Details:
Salary Range: £24,590 - £32,776 per annum
Work Location: Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Eastleigh
Hours per week: 42
Contract Type: Temporary (12 Months)
Closing Date: 12 June 2023
An opportunity has arisen for a 12 month temporary contract for a Firefighter (Control) based at Fire Service Headquarters. Fire Control is the central Command and Control for emergency fire calls for the whole of Hampshire and Isle of Wight and works in partnership with the Fire Controls in Dorset, Wiltshire and Devon & Somerset Fire and Rescue Services.
Control is crewed 24 hours per day, 365 days of the year, achieved by four watches on a rotating shift pattern averaging 42 hours per week. You must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
As a Firefighter (Control), you will be answering emergency ‘999’ calls and you will sometimes need to deal with stressful situations so responding positively to pressure is essential. A confident telephone manner is also key as is the ability to think and communicate quickly and clearly. Good typing skills are required, ideally with audio experience. You will need to promptly mobilise appropriate resources to resolve any situation quickly and arrange for ongoing support at operational incidents to minimise loss of life and damage to property.
The ability to work as part of a team in a disciplined environment is essential. You will also need to be able to deal appropriately and effectively with people from all sections of the communities we serve.
Full training and a uniform will be provided.
Candidates who pass the application process will be required to attend for practical testing and interview.
Additional Information:
Firefighter (Control) Job Description and Person Specification
HIWFRS Values:
Reaching Further - Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
Showing Respect - Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
Supporting Others - Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
Playing Our Part - Recognising the contribution we all make.
Vetting Requirements:
This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Pete White, Station Manager Control via [email protected] or on 07584 704500.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any for achieving equality of opportunity in its employment practices. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies. In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to which would have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group.
We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
