Watch Manager

Falck; Chester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Falck Fire Services UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Watch Manager to lead a firefighting team at our site. You will supervise the watch, manage duty allocations and ensure readiness of equipment and personnel.

The role requires Civil Aviation Authority qualifications, security clearance, and a track record in leadership, training delivery and incident command. You will drive training, safety compliance and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Must have completed the Crew/Watch Manager Portfolio or demonstrate relevant experience and training certificates.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Full UK Driving Licence holder.
• Meets Civil Aviation Authority, Company medical and physical standards.
• Security checks and references for Airside and Site Clearance.
• Strong leadership, tact and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Fire experience.
• CAA Approved Crew Commander Incident Command or Supervisor Certificate.
• Nationally recognised assessor/trainer qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake day-to-day supervisory responsibility for the watch, station cleaning and watch administration.
• Control and supervise the use of fire appliances in emergencies and provide assistance as required by the Officer in Charge.
• Identify training needs; supervise drills and lectures to improve firefighter skills.
• Ensure continuation training follows the station training programme.
• Maintai n PPE to manufacturer standards and ensure it is clean and presentable.
• Maintain records of watch training and crewing levels.
• Lead team building, motivation and discipline as part of line management.
• Conduct educational tours of the Fire Station for visitors.
• Ensure personnel are trained in site topography and risks within buildings.
• Carry out other duties as reasonably requested by fire service management.

Skills

Fire experience

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Decision making under pressure

Education

Civil Aviation Authority Approved Crew Commander Incident Command or Supervisor Certificate

Certified First Aider

Nationally recognised assessor qualification

Nationally recognised trainer qualification

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description

• To undertake rescue and firefighting training, as specified by the Operations, Airport Fire Manager, and the Civil Aviation Authority, following the laid down training programme.
• Responsible for ensuring the equipment checks are carried out on commencement of duty; that the Fire Station and all equipment are maintained to the standards laid down by the Operations Manager, Airport Fire Manager, and the Civil Aviation Authority; and for maintaining the appropriate records.
• To undertake the day-to-day supervisory responsibility for the work allocation of the watch, station cleaning and watch administration.
• Undertake any required specialist skills training course that is beneficial to the efficient and effective running of the Fire Station.
• Control and supervise the use of fire appliances in emergency situations and provide any other assistance required by the Officer in Charge of the incident.
• In conjunction with the Operations Manager identify training needs; supervise and participate in drills and lectures, to improve the skills of Firefighters, to comply with the requirements of the Operations, Airport Fire Manager, and the Civil Aviation Authority Licence, Health and Safety and site.
• Ensure that continuation training of all Firefighters takes place and follows the laid down Station training programme.
• Responsible for team building, motivation, and discipline of staff as part of the line management of the section.
• Supervise the watch, allocate and ensure that all routine duties are completed to a satisfactory standard and that all work is distributed equally.
• Maintain records of watch training and crewing levels.
• Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) is maintained to the manufacturer’s standard and that it is kept in a presentable and clean condition. He/she is to make himself/herself familiar with European Standards for all issued PPE and the faulty clothing reporting process.
• Conduct educational tours of the Fire Station, explaining the operation of the Station-to-Station visitors.
• Ensure that all personnel under his/her control are well trained in matters relating to the industrial site. This must include site topography and risks within buildings.
• Ensure that all personnel under his/her control are treated fairly, and equally, at all times .
• It is a condition of employment that a Watch Manager undertakes any task that they are directed to perform, which is relevant to the Company’s requirements, and is within his/her competence and ability. A change of shift, for operational purposes, may be invoked at short notice. This should not be interpreted as a change of shift rota.
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the fire service management team

Skills & Qualifications Required

• Maintain the required level of technical competencies as defined by Falck Fire Services and as agreed by the regulator by attending courses, training and on the job assessments.

Essential

• Must have completed the Crew / Watch Manager Portfolio to the required standards for internal applicants. External applicants must provide demonstrable experience and training certificates
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Full UK Driving Licence holder / LGV Licence
• Meets and maintains Civil Aviation Authority, Company medical and physical standards
• Be required to undertake security checks and references to gain Airside & Site Security Clearance
• Ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across the business and influence key stakeholders
• Leadership qualities, tact, good judgment
• Maturity, reliability, motivation and initiative.
• Well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills at all levels
• Ability to work on own initiative & perform well under pressure
• Ability to accept responsibility and work to defined deadlines
• Fire Experience
• Civil Aviation Authority Approved Crew Commander Incident Command or Supervisor Certificate
• Certified First Aider/FREC trained
• Breathing Apparatus Wearer
• Nationally recognised assessor qualification
• Nationally recognised trainer qualification
• NB. The above accountabilities and qualifications are not exhaustive
• The successful candidate will be required to maintain the following:
• A required level of technical competencies as defined by Civil Aviation Authority and Falck Fire Services
• Attendance of training courses as agreed by the regulator and the Company
• Maintain medical & physical fitness

Key Points

• Training Agreement:Successful candidates will need to sign a Training Agreement to participate in these external training opportunities.
• Skill Development:At Falck, we pride ourselves on a culture of care, professionalism and continuous development by means of succession planning. Further development opportunities may be available which could lead to other roles within the organisation.

Falck Fire Services UK Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

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