Firefighter Competent

Gloucestershire County Council; Bradley Stoke; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is advertising a Wholetime & On-Call Firefighter Transfers 2026 opportunity within Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service. The role requires you to respond to emergencies, deliver prevention and community safety activities, and maintain readiness of equipment across stations.

Open to current Wholetime firefighters or competent On-Call firefighters, the post offers permanent employment, a competitive salary of £40,358 per annum, and an eligibility framework including

Qualifications

• Be a competent Wholetime Firefighter from a UK Fire and Rescue Service, or a competent On-Call Firefighter meeting service requirements
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Meet operational medical and fitness standards
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Pass relevant pre-employment checks and references

Responsibilities

• Respond safely and effectively to emergency incidents
• Deliver prevention, protection and community safety activities
• Maintain operational readiness of appliances and equipment
• Participate in training, exercises and development programmes
• Support inclusive and professional service delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Service

Skills

Competent firefighter

Driving licence

Medical fitness

Right to work

Teamwork

Job description

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This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.

• Job Location: Gloucestershire
• Salary: £40,358 per annum
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 26/11/2026
• Job Requisition Number: 15189
• This post is open to job share

WHOLETIME & ON-CALL FIREFIGHTER TRANSFERS 2026

Join an ambitious, improving service and help shape the future of Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service

Why Join Gloucestershire Fire & Rescue Service?

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service (GFRS) is a modern, progressive fire and rescue service committed to protecting communities through prevention, protection and emergency response. We are proud to have been recognised by HMICFRS for significant improvement, with five areas rated Good and innovative practice highlighted across the Service.

With 21 fire stations, 32 frontline appliances, and a workforce dedicated to continuous improvement, inclusion and professional excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your skills and experience to a service moving forward with confidence.

We're Looking For Competent Firefighters Who:

• Lead by example through professionalism, integrity and accountability
• Put communities first and understand local risks and needs
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion
• Communicate openly and create trust with colleagues and communities
• Maintain operational competence, fitness and safety awareness
• Embrace continuous learning and development
• Support a positive workplace culture and wellbeing for all
• Demonstrate the behaviours within the refreshed NFCC Leadership Framework

The Role

As a competent firefighter, you will:

• Respond safely and effectively to emergency incidents
• Deliver prevention, protection and community safety activities
• Maintain operational readiness of appliances and equipment
• Participate in training, exercises and development programmes
• Support inclusive and professional service delivery
• Contribute to continuous improvement across the Service

You will work within the National Firefighter Role Map, NJC Conditions of Service and GFRS policies and procedures.

Applicants must:

• Be a competent Wholetime Firefighter from a UK Fire and Rescue Service, or a competent On-Call Firefighter meeting service requirements
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Meet operational medical and fitness standards
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Pass relevant pre-employment checks and references

Applicants are not required to hold additional specialist operational skills or competencies in order to apply. However, we welcome applications from competent firefighters who already hold relevant operational skills such as LGV/emergency response driving, SWR or ALP competence, as these skills will support our current and future workforce and operational requirements.

Key Dates

Activity

Date

Campaign Opens

9 November 2026

Closing Date

26 November 2026

Shortlisting

By 4 December 2026

Evaluation

8-11 December 2026

Interviews

14-18 December 2026

Our Commitment

At GFRS, our Workplace Charter, Core Code of Ethics, and commitment to inclusive leadership ensure that everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:-

Due to the number of applications we received, we are unable to provide feedback at shortlisting stage and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Applications from any Gloucestershire County Council's employees who are currently on the redeployment register or at risk of redundancy will be considered first at shortlisting stage.

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have a right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months' employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer.

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities. Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.