On-Call Firefighter Recruit — Flexible Hours & Training

The Methodist Church in Britain; London Borough of Southwark; A distancia; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Full training provided

Development Programme accredited

Flexible hours to fit primary job

Descripción de la vacante

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an on-call firefighter to respond to emergencies from home or work and reach the station within five minutes of alert. The role includes a weekly drill night and comprehensive training with a development programme.

Holders may work flexibly around other employment, with full training provided and ongoing development opportunities. The position emphasizes teamwork, community presence, and readiness for a range of incidents.

Formación

• DBS check or police vetting completed for the preferred candidate before a job offer.
• Aged over 17.5 at the time of application and minimum availability of 31 hours a week.
• Able to respond within 5 minutes of the alerter sounding.
• Willingness to uphold ESFRS values and work as part of a team.

Responsabilidades

• Respond to fire and rescue incidents and emergency calls when alerted.
• Reach the station within 5 minutes of the alerter sounding at normal road speeds.
• Attend a weekly drill night at the local community station, usually 2 to 3 hours.
• Train with the team and maintain station equipment.
• Complete initial training, including Core Skills, then the Firefighter (On-call) Development Programme.
• Participate in further training within 12 months (working at height, water, breathing apparatus).
• Take part in regular fitness tests on station during drill nights.
• Carry out community work and act as an ambassador for the fire service.

Conocimientos

Teamwork

Community focus

Commitment to training

Good fitness

Descripción del empleo

East Sussex Fire & Rescue Service is seeking an on-call firefighter to respond to emergencies from home or work and reach the station within five minutes of alert. The role includes a weekly drill night and comprehensive training with a development programme.

Holders may work flexibly around other employment, with full training provided and ongoing development opportunities. The position emphasizes teamwork, community presence, and readiness for a range of incidents.