Watch Manager: Fire Protection Apprentice

West Yorkshire Fire And Rescue Service; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering an entry path for a Watch Manager Fire Protection Inspector Apprentice (Internal Only). This scheme blends operational leadership with specialist fire safety learning to build a career in Fire Protection.

Successful candidates will complete a structured development pathway, gain recognised qualifications, and work with senior fire protection officers to inspect premises and enforce safety standards.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong leadership and professional judgement.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Motivated to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Capable of working independently while contributing to a high-performing team.
• Committed to improving outcomes for communities through prevention and protection activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support fire safety audits across premises.
• Influence fire safety standards through education, engagement and enforcement activity.
• Develop expertise in building construction, fire engineering principles and fire safety legislation.
• Support significant building safety and remediation programmes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Self-motivation

Independent work

Job description

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is offering an entry path for a Watch Manager Fire Protection Inspector Apprentice (Internal Only). This scheme blends operational leadership with specialist fire safety learning to build a career in Fire Protection.

Successful candidates will complete a structured development pathway, gain recognised qualifications, and work with senior fire protection officers to inspect premises and enforce safety standards.