Firefighter Control Operators

2 weeks ago

Derby, United Kingdom Hiring Wizard Full time

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue have an exciting opportunity for a Firefighter Control Operators to join the team.

Location: Ascot Drive Fire Station

**Salary**: £22,981 per annum starting salary.

Increasing to £23,938 per annum during Development and £30,632 per annum when deemed Competent in role (It is expected that Competent status is achieved between 18 and 24 months of commencing employment).

Firefighter Control Operators - The Role:
Based at Ascot Drive Fire Station, Derby (with the requirement to work from other Fire Control locations within the region as necessary).

Application are also welcome from Competent Firefighter Control Operators interested in a transfer into Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service.

The first vital part of firefighting equipment? - The phone.

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.

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.

Firefighter Control Operators - 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

Firefighter Control Operators - Benefits:

- Full uniform
- Flexible working hours
- Family friendly policies
- Free car parking
- Health & wellbeing services, including free access to gyms at Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service locations
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee support networks
- Ongoing training and development opportunities

We are committed to equality and fairness at work. Applicants are encouraged from all diverse communities.

Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.

A basic disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) will be requested for the successful applicant.

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