Current vacancies

On-Call firefighter

How can I find out more about the On-Call firefighter role?

Take a look at the information on the Becoming an On-Call firefighter webpage. Check your postcode is within a recruiting area – if it is, please register your interest in the form. We will contact you for a chat about the role and we’ll invite you to a recruitment session, which are arranged to give anyone interested more information about the role, the selection process and the organisation. Sessions last approximately 2 hours.

Have a look through the Crew Stories of some of our current On-Call firefighters.

Please be aware that 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. 

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 / Recruitment Sessions:

Attending an On-Call Recruitment Session is the first stage in the recruitment process. You will visit a local fire station where the role will be explained in greater detail. There will be current serving On-Call firefighters as well as On-Call Support Officers on hand to answer any questions you may have.

You will receive a presentation on the requirements of the role as well as the benefits you can expect from joining Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service.

Following the presentation there will be the opportunity to become familiar with and have a go at the National Firefighter Selection Tests. These are the physical job-related tests that will need to be completed further on in the recruitment process. You can look at videos of Selection Tests here. To take part we advise you to wear suitable sports and footwear.

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

Supplies Technician

Scale: Scale 4
Salary: £26,403 – £28,142 per annum
Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week
Location: Operational Logistics, Betony Road, Malvern

Could you be our next Supplies Technician? You’ll deliver essential equipment and supplies to stations, manage stock control and purchasing, and support major project rollouts using Redkite EMS. You’ll also help with fleet and equipment maintenance, playing a key role in our Operational Logistics team.

To view the full job description and apply online, please click through to our WM Jobs website

Reasons to Join Us

• 25 days annual leave per year (rising to 30 days after 5 years’ continuous service). 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 Operational Logistics, Betony Road Malvern and across our 25 fire stations
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

The closing date for applications is Thursday 19^th February 2026 at 23:59hrs.
Shortlisting interviews will take place week commencing 23^rd February
Interviews are due to take place week commencing 2^nd March 2026

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Group Commander, Simon Cusack at scusack@hwfire.org.uk

LGV Mechanic

Scale: S01
Salary: £34,434 – £36,363 per annum, plus a guaranteed allowance of £1,105 and On-Call allowance up to £7,272. 
Hours: Permanent, 37 hours per week (plus one week in six On-Call)
Location: Betony Road, Malvern

Could you be our next LGV Mechanic? You’ll be working on operational fire appliances and specialist vehicles, ensuring that we provide first class firefighting and rescue operations around the clock for our communities within Hereford & Worcester. Based at Malvern in our modern workshop facilities, you will also be required to work remotely at our fire stations across both counties, to maintain our fleet of vehicles and equipment.

We will consider applications from time served LGV, HGV and PSV mechanics and will provide additional training as required for the more specialist aspects of the role.

To view the full job description and apply online, please click through to our WM Jobs website

Reasons to Join Us

• 23 days annual leave per year (rising to 28 days after 5 years’ continuous service). In addition, you will be entitled to Bank Holidays
• Flexible working, practices for an average 37hr week Monday to Friday, with a one week in six On-Call rota.
• Access to a local government pension scheme, sickness benefits, provided tools and workwear clothing are also part of the package.
• You will be trained to maintain operational Fire Service equipment and will work closely with operational Firefighters.
• You will receive on the job training and continual professional development, including Large Goods Vehicle licence (Class C) if not already held.
• Free car parking at Operational Logistics, Betony Road Malvern and across our 25 fire stations
• Access to the Blue Light Card – the UK’s largest Emergency Services discount card

The closing date for applications is Thursday 26 February 2026 at 23:59hrs.
Interviews are due to take place week commencing 9 March 2026

The successful applicant will be subject to pre-employment checks including a standard DBS check and a social media screening check.

For any further queries regarding the role, please contact Dean Morgan on dmorgan@hwfire.org.uk.