Inter Service Transfer for Firefighters

Surrey County Council; Reigate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government service in Reigate is seeking competent Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters. The role involves responding to incidents, supporting community safety, and mentoring new colleagues. Candidates should reside near the Surrey border and may take on additional responsibilities. This forward-thinking service emphasizes teamwork and community values.

Benefits

Surrey allowance of £1,690 per annum

Opportunities for training and development

Qualifications

• Reside within a 20-minute drive of the Surrey border.
• Prepared to take on additional responsibilities.
• Willing to support training and mentoring of newer colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for incidents and manage them effectively.
• Engage in community safety work and support operational delivery.

Skills

Competent Firefighter

Qualified driver of a fire appliance

Job description

• Salary: NJC pay scales plus Surrey allowance
• Category: Fire and Rescue
• Contract type: Permanent
• Working hours: 42 hours p/wk
• Posted on: 3 September 2025
• Directorate: Chief Executive Office
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate

Description

Firefighter Opportunities at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)

We are excited to announce that Inter-Service Transfers for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are now open for Firefighter opportunities.

We welcome interest from competent Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters. These roles offer the chance to work as part of a dynamic team responding to and managing a wide range of operational incidents effectively and safely. Your responsibilities will include preparing for incidents, taking action to meet objectives, bringing incidents to a safe resolution, and participating in post-incident debriefs.

As a Firefighter, you will play a vital role within our service, working under the direction of your Crew Commander to support operational delivery, community safety work, and station routines. You may also be asked to take on additional responsibilities and support training and mentoring of newer colleagues.

If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive service that values teamwork and puts the community first, SFRS is the place for you.

Salary and Benefits
Salaries are aligned with NJC Pay Scales and include a Surrey Allowance of £1,690 per annum.

Course Information
Successful candidates will join a talent pool to join our upcoming IST Firefighter courses at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate. Please note that the course may be extended to meet service needs. Upon completion, candidates will be placed at any station across Surrey.

Shift Patterns
We offer a variety of shift patterns include:

• Traditional 224 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off): 9am – 6pm / 6pm – 9am
• Hybrid (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off): 7am – 7pm / 7pm – 7am. Every third shift cycle involves four consecutive days, with no night cover (7am – 7pm)
• Day Crewed: 7am – 7pm, with no night cover required and every other weekend off

Eligibility Criteria To be considered for the talent pool, you must:

• Be a competent Firefighter (Wholetime or On-Call)
• Reside within a 20-minute drive of the Surrey border
• Be a qualified driver of a fire appliance, or be willing to undertake development to become one

Our Values
At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we are committed to the Core Code of Ethics in everything we do — from our community engagement to the way we support our people.

We are proud to champion values such as:

• Putting our communities first
• Integrity
• Dignity and respect
• Leadership
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Our vision is for everyone at SFRS to be a community role model.

How to Apply
Please upload a current CV and personal statement demonstrating your qualifications and competence.

Recruitment Process

• Stage 1: Fitness assessment (Bleep test)
• Stage 2: Interviews and assessments

Appointments are subject to competency confirmation through a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) as required. Candidates will also undergo a full medical, fitness assessment and anEnhanced DBS check.

Please note that the closing date may be paused or closed depending on the level of interest received.

We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service!