Salary: Starting salary £10,209 – £10,706 per annum
Job reference: REQ000334
Closing Date: 17/02/25
15 hours per week – We are happy to discuss the working pattern further. Please indicate your preferred working pattern in your application form.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated individual to assist a small team in providing a comprehensive support service. This includes general site maintenance, operational equipment maintenance/testing, and security for the fire and rescue service headquarters, as well as a courier/stores delivery service to all service locations.
In this role, you will transport administrative documentation and operational equipment to various locations within the county. Additionally, this will include the collection and delivery of ambulances. You will undertake a variety of tasks and work as part of a team, interacting and building good working relationships with several other departments within the service. You will also be required to assist in setting up rooms for meetings and provide support and cover to the Stores department as needed.
About you
You will have previous experience in similar work and a proven ability to work effectively as part of a team, making significant contributions to joint goals. You should have a good standard of numeracy, written, and oral communication skills. A full driving licence with no pending issues is also required.
Why work with us
We recognise that you are looking for more than just a career. We offer the following benefits to support your career whilst maintaining a healthy work/life balance:
1. Local Government Pension Scheme
2. Holiday allowance of 25 days* (plus public holidays) on joining; increasing to 30 days* after 5 years’ service and 32 days after 10 years’ service (*pro rata if part time or irregular working pattern)
3. Free access to onsite gym facilities
4. Free onsite parking
5. Instant access to ‘Lifestyle Savings’ platform includes a range of discount cards from well-known and independent retailers
6. Eligible to sign up to ‘Blue Light Card’ with access to thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street.
Next steps
If this role is of interest, please visit our website https://www.bedsfire.gov.uk/careers/search for further information and to make a formal application. We ask that you include your full career history and reference your skills and experience in line with the job description and person specification within your application and supporting statement.
The interview / selection process will take place on Friday 28 February 2025
This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2023. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act.
The appointment will be made subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) clearance at the level required for the role.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service is an equal opportunities employer that welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children, and Young People, and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
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