Firefighter
About the Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and dedicated Firefighter to join our team. As a Firefighter, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety of people and assets, as well as supporting military operations.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Delivering focused prevention and protection activities
* Supporting with targeted fire safety campaigns to enhance public awareness of fire risks and emergency procedures
* Being part of a skilled and professional emergency response team
* Responding to a range of incidents to reduce their impacts and restore normality as quickly as possible
Requirements
* A good standard of physical fitness, which will be tested during the recruitment phase (Bleep Test - minimum of level 8.8 required, ladder and confined space drills as a minimum)
* To demonstrate good teamwork
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to work well under pressure and in challenging scenarios
* The right to work in the UK
* To be able to obtain Security Clearance
* Be prepared to undertake and pass academic assessments (English and/or Maths) and Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase, if required
What We Offer
* A salary of £29,763, rising to £33,483 once full competence is achieved following successful completion of the recruit course and/or a development portfolio
* 23 days' holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
* The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for charity partners or a cause of your choice
* Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more
* Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
* Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
Join Our Team
We are committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you would like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process, please get in touch.