Firefighter Control Temporary

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service • Full-time • Derby, Derbyshire, England • £26,852 - £27,970 / year • 2w ago

Firefighter Control Temporary

Location: Based at Ascot Drive Fire Station, Derby (with the requirement to work from other Fire Control locations within the region as necessary).

Salary: Starting at £26,852 per annum - Increasing to £27,970 per annum during Development and £35,791 per annum when deemed Competent in role (It is expected that Competent status is achieved between 18 and 24 months of commencing employment).

Temporary positions (for approx. 12 months initially, with the possibility of extension, subject to funding)

Application are also welcome from Competent Firefighter Control Operators interested in a transfer into Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The first vital part of firefighting equipment? – The phone.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service responds to thousands of calls each year. These can range from multiple road traffic collisions, property fires and chemical spillages to rubbish fires or animal rescue. So how do the Firefighters know where to go and what to expect? That is the responsibility of the Firefighter Control. Fire Control has an essential and extremely important role to play. It is far more than a call handling centre – it forms the central hub of all Fire Service activity.

ARE YOU:

Over 18 years of age
A good communicator
Calm under pressure
Capable of prioritising tasks
Able to work as part of a team
Able to adjust between quiet and busy periods
Prepared to work shifts, public holidays and weekends
Looking for a job with good salary, benefits and career prospects
Able to confirm GCSE Mathematics and English grades A – C or 9 – 4 (or equivalent) qualifications
Capable of typing and have good keyboard skills
Have a full valid UK driving licence

Normal working hours are 42 hours per week, the shift system involves 2 days, 2 nights and 4 rota days over a rolling period. There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.

Please see below further information in relation to Awareness Sessions about the role.

In return we offer;

Full uniform
Flexible working hours
Family friendly policies
Free, secure on-site car parking
Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
Employee discount scheme
Employee support networks
Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

Guidance on the Pension implications of undertaking a temporary role are attached.

If you are an existing On-Call Employee with DFRS and are successful in gaining a Control role, please note that the maximum number of hours On-Call cover you are able to provide is 60 hours per week. For further guidance, please refer to the Secondary Employment Policy and the Retained Flexible Contracts - Local Collective Agreement.

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.

Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable organisation, please proceed through the following link to be redirected to their website to complete your application.

https://www.jobtrain.co.uk/derbyshirefire/Job/JobDetail?JobId=890

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 27^th April 2025. Interviews and assessment / job related tests will take place week commencing Monday 12 May 2025.

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