£26,852 starting salary
Increasing to £27,970 per annum during Development and £35,791 per annum when deemed Competent in role (It is expected that Competent status is achieved between 18 and 24 months of commencing employment).
Temporary positions (for approx. 12 months initially, with the possibility of extension, subject to funding)
Based at Ascot Drive Fire Station, Derby (with the requirement to work from other Fire Control locations within the region as necessary).
Applications are also welcome from Competent Firefighter Control Operators interested in a transfer into Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.
Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service responds to thousands of calls each year. These can range from multiple road traffic collisions, property fires and chemical spillages to rubbish fires or animal rescue. So how do the Firefighters know where to go and what to expect? That is the responsibility of the Firefighter Control. Fire Control has an essential and extremely important role to play. It is far more than a call handling centre – it forms the central hub of all Fire Service activity.
ARE YOU:
* Over 18 years of age
* A good communicator
* Calm under pressure
* Capable of prioritising tasks
* Able to work as part of a team
* Able to adjust between quiet and busy periods
* Prepared to work shifts, public holidays and weekends
* Looking for a job with good salary, benefits and career prospects
* Able to confirm GCSE Mathematics and English grades A – C or 9 – 4 (or equivalent) qualifications
* Capable of typing and have good keyboard skills
* Have a full valid UK driving licence
Normal working hours are 42 hours per week, the shift system involves 2 days, 2 nights and 4 rota days over a rolling period. There may be a requirement for some travel for which a pool car will be provided.
In return we offer:
* Full uniform
* Flexible working hours
* Family friendly policies
* Free, secure on-site car parking
* Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
* Employee discount scheme
* Employee support networks
* Enhanced Maternity Pay (subject to meeting eligibility criteria)
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme
We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applications are encouraged from all diverse communities. Under the Disability Confident scheme, we will offer an interview to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with a disability that meet the essential criteria for the role.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. Our recruitment and selection procedures reflect this, and all staff are expected to share this commitment.
Due to the sensitive nature of the duties that the postholder will be expected to undertake, a standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.
The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 27th April 2025. Interviews and assessment/job-related tests will take place week commencing Monday 12 May 2025.
If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, please contact the Service Centre on 01773 305441.
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