Emergency Call Handler/Firefighter (Control)
£26,852 pa
42 hours per week
Fixed Term for 6 months
Location: SHQ, Huntingdon
ABOUT THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE (CFRS)
CFRS is one of the best fire and rescue services in the UK – but don’t take our word for it. Our recent His Majesty’s Inspectorate for Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) highlighted our positive culture, our dedication to developing our people and the things we do to promote inclusion across the service. The Service is dedicated to delivering an outstanding service to the communities we are proud to serve.
We are currently looking for Emergency Call Handler/Firefighter (Control) to join our welcoming, modern and progressive fire and rescue service.
About the Role:
Within this integral role you will work within our Combined Fire Control and be responsible for the following:
1. Responding to Emergency Calls to aid the effectiveness of Crew’s responding
2. Maintaining information and equipment such as the availability of operations resources and supporting others where needed
3. Taking responsibility for own personal performance
Hours: You will normally work 42 hours per week, 4 on/ 4 off shift pattern.
About You:
Everyone is welcome at CFRS and we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive and professional support team. You will be self-motivated, with the ability to deliver to high standards in a potentially stressful situation.
WORKING LIFE AT CAMBRIDGESHIRE FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE:
You don’t have to wear a firefighter’s uniform and run into burning buildings to play an important role in the Service. A role in our support functions offers the chance of building a challenging, rewarding career and the opportunity to give something back to the community.
We’re a modern and progressive place to work and promote the right values and welcoming culture by:
1. Ensuring transparency and fairness in everything we do.
2. Being proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
3. Providing health and wellbeing support for everyone in the service.
4. Having inclusion ambassadors and established working groups for protected characteristics and menopause.
ABOUT THE REWARDS/BENEFITS WE OFFER:
1. Employee Assistance Programme
2. Access to Health Cash Plan
3. A competitive pension scheme
4. Access to Blue Light Discount at hundreds of stores and events
5. Access to Health Shield Perks discounts
6. Family friendly policies
7. Great learning and development opportunities
8. 30 days annual leave each year plus bank holidays, increasing with long service
9. Parking (site specific)
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this opportunity please visit the link to our website. Please review the Recruitment Pack, complete an EDI Form and send your CV and covering Letter (detailing your suitability for the role against the person specification in the Recruitment Pack) to recruitment@cambsfire.gov.uk
*Please note any CVs submitted without a Covering Letter will not be considered.
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