Firefighter Competent

Gloucestershire County Council; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is recruiting for a firefighter to join our service in Gloucestershire. You will respond to emergencies, deliver community safety activities and maintain equipment readiness, working to high standards of service delivery.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, medical fitness, and the ability to pass pre-employment checks, with enhanced DBS clearance. Fluent English is essential for all spoken duties and interactions with the public.

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
• This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
• It is required to demonstrate fluent English for spoken aspects of the role.

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

Job description

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, 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.

• 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, 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.