Control Firefighter – Transfer Process

Avonfire; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon Fire & Rescue Service is inviting expressions of interest from competent Control Firefighters for a transfer to our Fire Control room in Lansdown, Bath. This permanent opportunity is open to applicants from other Fire and Rescue Services who are currently, or who have recently been, competent Control Firefighters.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted regarding interview arrangements and the number of posts available; the selection will include testing of skills and a review of

Qualifications

• Evidence of Maths and English certificates at Grade C or equivalent.
• Competence as a Firefighter with current or recent service.
• Satisfactory health assessment and right to work in the UK.

Skills

Competent Firefighter

Education

Maths and English certificates

Job description

Transfer to Avon Fire & Rescue Service as a competent Control Firefighter. Submit your expression of interest for future permanent opportunities within the Service.

About the role

• Contract:Permanent

Weareseekingcompetent, skilled personnel for our Fire Control room at Lansdown, Bath, from other Fire and Rescue Services to transfer into Avon Fire & Rescue Service. This opportunity is open to competent Control Firefighters only.

Expression of interest forms will be reviewed and shortlisted, and we will be in touchregardinginterview arrangements and the number of posts available.

Please be aware our Fire Control Room is based in Lansdown, near Bath, with limited public transport access.

Eligibility criteria

In order tobe eligible for this transfer opportunity:

• You must be a competent Control Firefighter, either currently employed or, preferably, have left your Service within the last 12 months. However, consideration may be given to those who have been out of role for longer, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Evidence ofMathsand English certificates at Grade C or equivalent
• Satisfactory fit for role report from Occupational Health. If you are close to expiry / out ofdatethen you will be put through a MedicalAssessment.
• Evidence of competence in a Fire Control role isrequired, either current or demonstrable at the point of leaving yourpreviousService
• No outstanding ‘unspent’ disciplinary warnings. If you are currently subject to a management enquiry or disciplinary investigation, any appointment andsubsequentoffer will be subject toa riskassessment on a case-by-case basis.

The recruitment process

Should you be shortlisted to interview you will conduct a series of tests to assess your skills and have an interview todemonstrateyour experienceand knowledge.

If offered employment, this will be subject to:

• Receipt of satisfactory reference from your current or most recent employer oreducational establishment which will include:
• Confirmation of your Control employment with your current FRS including any prior continuous employment
• Confirmation that you have passed your probationary period
• Details of any sickness over the last 12 months
• Details of any performance or disciplinary issues over the last 12 months
• Details of your training records
• Verification of your right to work in the UK
• Evidence of an in date medical. Failure to provide this will result in you needing to undertake a medical prior to employment
• Successful completion ofatwo weekConversion Course

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