AWE
Firefighter (external transfers for firefighters already competent in role only)
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Firefighters – (external transfers for firefighters already competent in role only)
Location: Aldermaston and Burghfield sites with free onsite parking.
Package: Base salary £49,573 plus 25% shift allowance (with additional allowances also applied)
Working pattern: The role is full-time and will follow the standard 2-2-4 Fire Service shift pattern. Day shifts are 0730-1730, Night shifts are 1730-0730.
As part of the application process please write a cover letter as to why you want to be a firefighter at AWE and what skills you can bring to the role (500 words maximum)
Let us introduce the role.
AWE is currently inviting applications for transfer from competent WDS or On Call firefighters who are currently active in role.
The role of a firefighter at AWE is to save life, protect property, protect the environment, and provide a service to the business and local community.
To demonstrate a greater knowledge and understanding of working for AWE Fire and Rescue Service, you will be required to attend an interview and a fitness assessment.
Competent Firefighters wishing to transfer to AWE FRS should be aware that conduct and attendance records will be taken into consideration and will form part of the selection process.
As a firefighter at AWE, you will be required to:
- Respond immediately and safely to all emergency calls and requests for assistance.
- Deal with emergencies as directed and work effectively and efficiently as an integral part of a disciplined team.
- Minimise distress and suffering and provide medical care.
- Establish and maintain the confidence of members of AWE.
- Work with all members of the AWE community, being sensitive to the needs of others, particularly with regards to equality, diversity and inclusion.
- Provide general fire safety advice and guidance to people when requested.
- Assist in fire service initiatives, including the giving of general fire safety advice and guidance to all members of the AWE community through a variety of engagement opportunities and training activities.
- Support AWE FRS in providing inspections of fire safety equipment in AWE facilities as part of a fire safety legislative requirement.
- Practice and promote Health & Safety policies to maintain a safe working environment.
- Maintain the required level of physical fitness to enable you to undertake all duties of a firefighter, completing a 6 Monthly fitness test.
- Maintain all firefighting and emergency equipment in a state of readiness, including cleaning, repairing and testing.
- Maintain a good knowledge base of the layout of both Aldermaston and Burghfield sites.
- Maintain a good knowledge base of the risks, possible hazards and water supplies to be found within both Aldermaston and Burghfield sites.
- Complete basic paperwork and routine administration, including recording of information.
- Keep personal records up to date.
- Take part in a continuous training programme by attending lectures, exercises, practice training sessions and other forms of training to maintain competency levels.
- Attend any internal / external training courses, as directed.
- Undertake established processes as required to achieve “competent” status.
- To undertake Assessment and Internal Verification as required in accordance AWE FRS Development/Training Policies.
- Actively comply with AWE policy to assist in eliminating discrimination and in maintaining a fair, positive, and productive working environment, to meet statutory obligations and good employment practice.
- Maintain safety critical competencies in line with local and national guidelines.
- Maintain site specific knowledge.
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Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following:
- Must be a competent, serving member of a Fire and Rescue Service having completed an NVQ Level 3 Emergency Fire Services Operations in the Community or equivalent/recognised qualification appertaining to the role of a competent firefighter.
- Must have a full and valid UK driving licence.
The role will also require you to be willing and able to:
- Respond to and deal with hazardous material incidents.
- Work in designated areas.
- Commit to the duty shift system (2 days/2 nights and 4 off).
- Work at either AWE site as directed.
- Take part in the on-call duty system (note – this is system designed to provide resilience for crewing numbers and is different to the ‘On Call’ duty system operated in local authority Fire and Rescue Services. It does not require you to live within 4 minutes of AWE).
- Maintain the required level of fitness.
- Maintain a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) certificate.
- Take part in offsite convoy duties.
Whilst not to essential, the following qualifications would be desirable:
- Level 3 Medical Skills (IEC/FREC/FPOS).
- Emergency Response Driving (ERD).
Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:
AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
- Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
- Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
- Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
- Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
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The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process.
Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
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Next steps:
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:
We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.
Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.
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