Emergency Resilience Fire Appliance Crew

We are looking for Crew to join our clients Emergency Resilience Fire team on stand by.

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Our Client says:
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service are seeking Emergency Resilience Fire Crew Members who are able to provide emergency response support in the event of exceptional demands on our service or to cover for periods of industrial action by our workforce.

Emergency Resilience Fire Crew Members will be required to staff fire appliances and attend emergency incidents. Training will be provided to enable them to deal with a limited range of incident types.

Upon successful completion of the 2 weeks training, they will be employed on a Casual Worker Agreement and the service will not be obligated to provide individuals with any hours of work. Casual Work Agreement: Emergency Resilience Fire Crew Members will receive £13.41 per hour, for hours between 06:00hrs-20:00hrs Monday to Friday and £20.12 per hour for weekends and hours between 20:00hrs and 06:00hrs on Weekdays. Retention Fee: A £250 retention payment will be made for every 4-week period of availability you provide after completing initial training.

Please be aware that to receive the retention payment you must attend the relevant ongoing training as required. You will be contracted to work only when required by the Organisation. There will be no guarantee of future work - this is called a Casual Worker Agreement.

Industrial action could take place at any time during the day or night therefore applicants need to be prepared to work both day shifts and night shifts however there will be notice given prior to any planned requirement to work.
- Be 18 years of age or over at the commencement of their training.
- Be eligible to work in the United Kingdom.
- Be available to attend the relevant assessment dates, medical dates and complete all days of the Initial Training Course in full.
- Have a good standard of physical fitness and be able to pass the Chester Walk Test.
- Be able to follow instructions and work as part of a team.

You MUST be available to attend;
- An Assessment Day which includes a practical assessment and interview.
- Medical assessment
- 2 week Initial Training Course Individuals who are unable to commit to attending all of the above will not be considered further.

Stage 2)

Assessment Day: Practical Assessment, Fitness Test & Interview

Location: Northumberland Service Area (location details available if invited to undertake the tests).

This will enable the Service to consider if reasonable adjustments can be made to support them.

The Assessment Day will consist of the following: - Registration - Verification of eligibility to work in the UK - Chester Walk Test - Interview Practical assessment including;
- Equipment carry - Ladder lift - Casualty evacuation - Equipment assembly Stage 3) Medical Assessment: Individuals who have successfully completed all stages will be invited to attend a medical which will include a toxicology test.

**Job Types**: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract
Contract length: 6 months

**Salary**: £13.41-£20.12 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Loyalty bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Cramlington, Northumberland: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 1004666714119048