Firefighter (Control)
If you are an Firefighter Control looking for a transfer opportunity in a fire and rescue service with a great reputation and a strong track record of visible leadership and delivering positive outcomes for our communities then Bedfordshire could be for you. Please express your interest via email to recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk to be sent an application form. In your email, please specify which transfer opportunity role you are interested in applying for, and include your full name and contact details.
Applications are invited from:
- Substantive and competent Firefighters Control, who are working a Control System, and who are currently serving within a UK Fire Control to transfer to Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service onto a control duty system.
Applicants will be required to hold 3 GCSEs, grades 4-9 (or A-C), which should include English, Maths plus one other subject (or equivalent).
Applicants must be able to demonstrate on the application form that they meet all the essential criteria on the personnel specification. Candidates on transfer will be expected to hold relevant IFE qualifications, or equivalent.
We are looking for individuals who possess the following personal qualities:
- Keen to contribute to a safer community
- Committed to equality and fairness
- An understanding of their role with regards to health, safety and welfare.
- Motivated to perform to a high professional standard
- Effective team member
- Effective and confident communicator
- Flexible and enthusiastic approach to undertaking new initiatives.
Applicants must also demonstrate our Service values.
The shift pattern is based on an average of 42 hours per week, based on 2 day, 2 nights on-duty shift followed by 4 rest days.
Successful candidates will be required to serve at any community fire station within the Service, or within our Control at Headquarters, Kempston as applicable to the post.
You will be required to gain Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) clearance and pass a Service Medical before appointment will be offered.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Our selection process includes an interview, and these take place at regular stages through the year. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted with details and dates.
Successful applicants will be required to undertake a probationary period of 6 months and will also be required to satisfactorily complete an Acknowledgement of Skills Programme.
Salary in line with National payscales.
Please express your interest via email to recruitment@bedsfire.gov.uk to be sent an application form. In your email, please specify which transfer opportunity role you are interested in applying for, and include your full name and contact details.
