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Our current vacancies are listed below:

Hydrant Technician

Scale 4 -  21 hours per week

£24,294 - £25,979 per annum (pro rata)

Permanent

Operational Logistics, Betony Road, Malvern

About Us

Every day we're helping to save lives and keep the community safe - and not only by fighting fires. Behind the scenes at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, there are lots of other roles that people don't see, helping to provide vital functions to keep us an efficient and effective Fire and Rescue Service.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen to work in the Operational Logistics department, which is at the heart of all fleet, equipment, supplies and water hydrant distribution, maintenance and procurement for the Service.

This role is to carry out inspections of Hydrants, undertake routine Hydrant maintenance tasks and record accurately all relevant information relating to fire Hydrants location and functionality across the counties of Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

The role will be a job share, with a total of 21 hours per week. Ideally these hours will be allocated evenly over a Monday, Wednesday and Friday. However, alternative days could be discussed, following a successful application.

The Person

Experience and knowledge:

  • Experience in the use of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and familiarity with hydraulic equipment
  • Be willing to complete training to achieve accreditation under the New Roads and Street works Act (Operatives and Supervisors Regulations) 1992 Level 2
  • Have completed or be willing to complete Manual Handling Training, a reasonable standard of education to NVQ Level 2, or equivalent

It is a requirement of this role to drive a Service vehicle; therefore, you must have a current driving licence and be eligible to drive within the UK.

Reasons to join us

  • 25 days annual leave per year (pro rata). In addition, you will be entitled to the normal Bank/Public Holidays
  • Flexible working, including a flexi time scheme
  • Access to a local government pension scheme
  • Free car parking at the Operational Logistics site and across our 27 fire stations
  • Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Phil Simpson on 07899066054.

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check. Please refer to the  candidate guidance for further details regarding these checks.

Closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 18 March 2024.

Interviews to be held on Tuesday 26 March 2024.

To apply please visit our candidate application portal 

WMJobs Application Portal.


On-call Firefighter

How can I find our more about the on-call firefighter role?

Take a look at the information about becoming an on-call firefighter, and also read the case studies of some of our current on-call crew. To find out more, you can register your interest with us, we will contact you for a chat about the role or we’ll invite you to an awareness session. Awareness sessions are arranged to give anyone interested more information about the role, the selection process and the organisation. Sessions last approximately 2 hours.

Please be aware that from 1 November 2023 those newly appointed to the role of an On Call Firefighter will be required to undertake a standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and this will be carried out as part of the recruitment process.

From 1 September 2023 those newly appointed to the role of On Call Firefighter will be required to undertake a Social Media screening check. This will be carried out during the pre employment checks stage of the recruitment process and will be arranged by the Recruitment Team.

If you have any questions regarding these checks please contact recruitment@hwfire.org.uk


Awareness Sessions:

How does it feel to wear fire kit? How fit do I need to be and what support could I have if I need it? How can I fit the role of on-call firefighter around my main job or family life? Come along to an awareness session and find out!

To find out more about how on-call works, please see our FAQs.

Registering your interest

If you would like to register your interest please visit our application portal and complete an expression of interest form 

WMJobs Application Portal.

If you have any queries, please contact the HR department on 01905 368 343 or email us at recruitment@hwfire.org.uk.

For more information about on-call firefighters please visit our on-call firefighter page.


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HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage everyone who has the necessary skills and experience to apply.