St Ives - On-Call Firefighter

Cornwall Council; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Defined benefit pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Employee health and well-being programme

Employee benefits scheme with discounts

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking On-Call Firefighters at St Ives Community Fire Station. This role offers the opportunity to make a difference in your community without prior firefighting experience. Candidates must be passionate about public safety, able to respond quickly, and maintain a good level of fitness. A flexible schedule and competitive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Be available to respond to or live/work within five minutes of the nearest station.
• Be at least 18 years old at start of employment.
• Have no unspent criminal convictions at the time of starting employment.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be able to drive at start of employment.
• Must meet visual standards.
• Pass NFCC Written tests, covering Maths and English.

Responsibilities

• Respond to various operational incidents as required.
• Participate in fire and road safety prevention and education.
• Ensure readiness to deploy as a professional Firefighter.

Skills

Good eyesight to meet visual standards

Good level of strength and fitness

Good grasp of Maths and English

Driving

Job description

St Ives – On‑Call Firefighter

Join Cornwall Council as an On‑Call Firefighter at St Ives Community Fire Station. Come and join our team!

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for On‑Call Firefighters at St Ives Community Fire Station. Whether you see yourself working as part of a close‑knit team, gaining skills that others simply don’t have, or just want to make a difference, this is a rewarding role for anyone looking to join Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service. You don’t need any previous firefighting experience – just the passion to protect and help your community.

On‑Call Firefighters have everyday lives and jobs until their alerter sounds and they become professional Firefighters, responding to a range of operational incidents when required. Being a Firefighter is not just about fighting fires. An important part of today's service is fire and road safety prevention, education and safeguarding. When an emergency does occur, our Firefighters are fully trained and equipped to deal with a range of emergencies. On‑Call Firefighters make up approximately 90% of emergency cover in the UK, and they are an invaluable part of our society.

Contracted Weekly Average Hours

• 45 h – 31‑60 h
• 75 h – 61‑90 h
• 105 h – 91‑119 h
• 120+ h – 120 h

You Must – What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Be available to respond to or live or work no more than five minutes from your nearest station
• Be at least 18‑years‑old at the start of employment; you can apply before then. There is no maximum age limit for applications.
• Have no unspent criminal convictions at the time you start employment. Unspent convictions at the time of application can be discussed at the first contact meeting.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be able to drive at the start of employment. You can apply before you have a licence.
• Have good eyesight to meet visual standards.
• Have a good level of strength and fitness – you will need to be able to reach level 8.8 on the bleep test.
• Have a good grasp of Maths and English. You do not need any formal qualifications to apply but you will undertake the NFCC Written tests, which will test both subjects.

This position will be subject to a standard criminal record disclosure check.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service Vision and Values

We have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are passionate to ensure we continue to promote this commitment throughout our recruitment campaigns. We strongly encourage applications from all who feel that their personal values and ethics align with the service. We encourage applications from all under‑represented and marginalised groups who aspire to work for Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service and to make a difference to your communities.

This recruitment process aims to support the Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service objective to ensure we have the right people with the right skills, behaviours and values in the right roles at the right time.

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service is committed to the ethical principles laid out in the Core Code of Ethics:

• Putting our communities first – we put the interest of the public, the community and service users first.
• Integrity – we act with integrity, including being open, honest and consistent in everything we do.
• Dignity and respect – making decisions objectively based on evidence, without discrimination or bias.
• Leadership – we are all positive role models, always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership. We are all accountable for everything we do and challenge all behaviour that falls short of the highest standards.
• Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) – we continually recognise and promote the value of EDI, both within the FRS and the wider communities in which we serve. We stand against all forms of discrimination, create equal opportunities, promote equality, foster good relations, and celebrate difference.

What You’ll Get in Return

Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice, a high‑performing Council and a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff, which helps provide a greater work/life balance while still ensuring that service needs are met.

Our Core Employee Rewards And Benefits Include

• A competitive salary.
• A defined benefit pension scheme, based on your career average earnings. This includes the option for extra voluntary contributions.
• A generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave.
• A national award‑winning employee health and well‑being programme.
• Employee benefits scheme giving employees access to a wide range of discounts to local and national goods and services.

Additional Information

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Application Process

You will be asked to provide a personal statement, including examples, of how you proactively demonstrate the Ethical Principles of the NFCC Core Code of Ethics. You must attach this to your application.

You can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or upload your CV. You should then complete and attach the application form linked to this advert. The completed application form must be attached to the application before submitting.

Guidance on how to complete your application can be found – The Application Process. Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, so please contact [e-mail] or [e-mail] if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.

Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.

Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It is a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.

For further details on becoming an On‑Call Firefighter, view our Information Pack and visit our website.

For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact the Fire Service People Team at [e-mail].