Fire sector jobs

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Engineering Services Manager to join the Engineering Services Team. This key role is central in managing the operational, technical and contractual requirements of the Service’s fleet and operational equipment and will support the Strategic Engineering Manager in providing an efficient engineering function.

Key responsibilities of the role will include the application of relevant knowledge and experience to ensure the Service is fully compliant with statutory law and service policies/ procedures, relating to health and safety and fleet and operational equipment; to oversee the availability of the fleet and operational equipment in order to manage operational availability; and to advise on a range of technical engineering issues.

As a competent leader of people and processes, the role holder will be the department lead on replacement/additions to the fleet and operational equipment in line with the Service direction, provide input into developing and managing the department capital and revenue budgets and support colleagues both internally and externally to the Service, to ensure the smooth running of the Engineering department so that the most efficient ways of working are achieved.

The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant road transport, health and safety law, procurement regulations and best practice coupled with a knowledge of using and developing fleet and equipment asset management systems. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, the role holder will also have strong negotiation and influencing skills, be a competent problem solver and have the ability to communicate with people at all levels of the Service. Highly experienced in managing a busy fleet and working with key stakeholders, the ideal candidate must hold a relevant qualification such as a Business Management Level 5 (Dip or above) or equivalent Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC), hold the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) certificate and have a full driving licence with LGV.

This role will require travel to meet the demands of the job both in support of contractors and suppliers and across the county as and when required. A fleet pool vehicle will be provided for use when required.

Presentation & Interview Date: w/c 15 February 2021

For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact either Steve Brown (steven.brown@esfrs.org) or Nigel Cusack (nigel.cusack@esfrs.org)

Please visit www.ESFRS.org/careers or the internal vacancies page of the HR section on the intranet for full details and application documents. Please send completed Application forms to recruitment@esfrs.org.

UK ISAR Deputy National Coordinator

Fire & Rescue National Resilience Secondment Opportunity

Salary: Station Manager B, plus flexible duty allowance 

On behalf of the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service (MFRS) is the Lead Authority for the co-ordination of Fire & Rescue Services response to international disasters. MFRS are seeking applications from existing FRS specialists who wish to undertake a secondment into MFRA on behalf of NFCC UK ISAR, as ISAR Deputy National Coordinator.

This is a full time secondment opportunity to ensure that the UK ISAR capability is fully prepared to respond to international incidents as outlined in the MOU UK Fire and Rescue Sector Support to Her Majesty’s Government for Emergency Response Operations Overseas. The post holder will provide capability support and advice to a range of Governmental/non-governmental stakeholders.

The duration of the secondment is until 31st December 2021.

*Please note, the successful candidate will be seconded into Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service for administration purposes for the length of the secondment. You must be employed in a UK Fire & Rescue Service to be able to apply*.

To apply please complete an online application form at www.merseyfire.gov.uk / careers / all current vacancies. Please note we cannot consider CVs. 

You must seek prior approval from your Chief Fire Officer/employer to be released on secondment.

• Closing date for applications is midnight on Monday 1st February 2021.  
• Interviews will be held Wednesday 10th February 2021. 

The venue for the interviews will be at a location within Merseyside Fire & Rescue Service.

Our Fleet and Technical Services Department is looking for a confident and innovative individual to provide an effective, value for money and efficient customer focused Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance, Warehouse and Stores function to the Authority that meets ‘National Fire Chiefs Council’ (NFCC) and legislative requirements. Provide leadership and be responsible for the overall delivery of a high quality Fleet Management, Fleet Maintenance, Body & Paint Shop, Breathing Apparatus, Ladders and Equipment, Warehouse and Stores organisation ensuring customer expectations of quality and cost effectiveness against defined timescales are met within budget.

As an experienced and qualified Fleet & Logistics professional you will manage the Technical Services Centre and staff, based at the centrally located maintenance facility in Leigh Greater Manchester, to support the work our crews carry out during fire related incidents and other community initiatives.

The job is based on a standard 36.25 hour working week with excellent annual holiday entitlement and conditions of service.

About you: -

As an existing experienced and qualified Fleet & Logistics Professional/Manager you will ideally need to have the following Knowledge, Experience & Qualifications in order to meet the requirements of the role:

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours

• Significant knowledge and experience of managing a large commercial vehicle fleet management, fleet maintenance, warehouse, stores and logistics organisation 
• Knowledge of regulations governing Fire and Rescue Services fleet operations 
• Knowledge of both Automotive and Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of project management principles
• Use and development of Fleet Management systems 
• Experience of identifying requirements, developing specifications and facilitating the procurement of a wide range of new vehicles such as fire appliances or equivalent level of complexity
• Experience of managing large teams including training, developing and motivating staff
• Experience of leading and managing change 
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbal/written) with a wide range of people in a clear and concise manner, including the ability to compile written reports to support policy / procedure / investigations 
• Problem-solving, analytical and diagnostic skills including proven ability to generate new ideas, alternative options and develop realistic and practical solutions 
• Business awareness and acumen including negotiating and Influencing skills 
• Building and maintaining effective relationships with a strong service delivery and customer based focus 
• Experience of driving business process improvement 
• Self-motivation and ability to deal with a demanding workload and deliver consistently to deadlines
• Ability to work flexibly and creatively as part of an effective team working in a changing environment
• Commitment to high standards of customer care and public service 
• Willingness to get the job done
• Takes responsibility for achieving results 
• Motivates and encourages others 
• Professional in approach with a high level of attention to detail and quality output of work
• Ability to drive and use own vehicle as required

Qualifications (Essential and Desirable)

Essential:

• Degree qualification in appropriate subject e.g. Business Administration and/or Certificate in Management (or NVQ 4 in Management / PGCM or equivalent)
• Full Driving Licence (LGV driving licence category C) 
• IOSH Managing Safety Certificate
• Ongoing commitment to Continuing Professional Development

Desirable:

• Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) in road haulage/ transport management 
• Full corporate member of Institute of Road Transport Engineers (IRTE) or equivalent and be registered with the Engineering Council 
• Relevant Engineering qualification e.g. Incorporated Engineer status (I Eng.) 
• Ideally previous completion of a Large Goods Vehicle Apprenticeship along with associated C&G/NVQ qualifications

GMFRS, Group Manager

• Closing date: midnight 5th February 2021
• Salary: GM Dev (£47,179) – GM Comp B (£52,301)
• Location: Various roles and locations across the GMFRS boundary

 We are pleased to confirm that the Group Manager application window is now live. We are looking for positive role models who have a proven track record of success as a competent Station Manager, developing Group Manager or competent Group Manager within their current service

What you need before you apply;

 Qualifications:

• IFE Members qualification (MIFireE) consisting of papers in; Fire Science, Fire Safety & Fire Operations OR Equivalent qualifications to the above which have been ‘Accredited Prior Learning’ (APL) reviewed by current FRS or the IFE which can be evidenced
• Management and Leadership qualification at Level 4 or above

 Sponsorship

• Line Manager and Group Manager Sponsorship - form provided below (internal applicants only)

Competence

• Minimum 12 months competent (following the date of validation) experience in the role of Station Manager within a UK Fire and Rescue Service
• Demonstrable competence as a Flexi Duty Officer (with the ability to provide evidence to the appropriate level) within the last two years
• Experience of working across multi-disciplines
• Knowledge of the national, regional and local political operating climate of the FRS
• Experience and demonstrable evidence of successful performance when working at a managerial level in more than one department and discipline

Application

• High standard application that meets the shortlisting requirements in line with NFCC "Leading the Function" and SM Role Map responsibilities
• Evidence of pro-active development in preparation for applying for promotion (further detail will be asked in the application)

What next?

• Those who meet the above requirements will be invited to attend the relevant assessment(s) for the role, this will include;
• Assessment of Leadership Potential (structured interview and presentation based on the NFCC Framework) these will take place these will take place 1st-5th March 2021
• Incident command assessment (Aligned to Group Manager Role) these will take place 15th-19th March 2021

Further details of the assessments will be provided upon invitation.

 To Apply

• Please complete the online application form
• Answer the 3 application questions

Attach the following items:

• IFE members certificate
• Leadership & Management qualification certificate
• Management sponsorship document can be found here(internal applicants only)
• Up to date PRA (internal applicants only)

Useful information

• Closing date: midnight 5th February 2021
• Only completed applications will be accepted

 Useful links & Contacts

• Assessment Guidance - click here.doc
• NFCC Leadership Framework
• GMFRS Competency Framework - click here.pdf
• Talent and Resourcing Team - GMCApeople@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk0161 608 4244

Assistant Chief Fire Officer

• Salary: £100,424 per annum plus pension and car
• Based: Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service HQ, Hindlip Park, Worcester, WR3 8SP
• Closing date: 5th February 2021 at 12:00 noon

Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service (HWFRS) is a forward thinking and dynamic organisation, set across 27 locations stretching east to west from the Cotswolds to the mid-Wales border, and from the Wyre Forest National Nature Reserve in the north, to the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the south – with the Malvern Hills AONB right at the heart of the two counties.

Our Mission is that ‘as one professional team, we will work hard every day to deliver a high-quality, sustainable service to our communities’ and that together we will make a difference by improving lives, helping to secure resilient communities and ultimately, ‘Saving More Lives’. We value integrity, trust, honesty, openness and respect to deliver our mission.

We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Chief Fire Officer who has the drive, enthusiasm and passion required of a strategic leader in a modern fire and rescue service.

Key role requirements

Based in Worcester, as an integral part of the Senior Management Board, you will work closely with Fire Authority members and colleagues from other partner agencies to drive forward innovation and improvement as well as actively engaging with Police, Ambulance Services and Regional Fire partners. These relationships will be key in ensuring we can continue to deliver a highly effective and efficient service to our communities.

You will have substantial leadership and senior management experience of diverse and complex functions as well as the ability to lead and deliver transformational, innovative and sustainable change.

The post holder will be required to provide a response base which will enable them to undertake their strategic operational command duties from Hindlip Park, Worcester within sixty minutes of notification.

Eligibility to apply

In order to apply, you must meet the following criteria at the point of application:

• Be a current competent UK Local Authority operationally competent Area Commander or role above
• Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
• Have had an appraisal in the last 12 months
• Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
• Not be in a formal capability process
• Be medically fit to undertake the role

You will also be required to hold a valid full UK driving licence.

Selection process

The process will consist of:

• An online application form
• Online assessment (Trans2)
• Completion of a written report (details to be confirmed to shortlisted candidates)
• Technical interview and presentation on the written report
• Employee Forum panel interview
• Incident Command Assessment
• A fitness test
• A medical assessment
• Pre-employment checks (including security clearance vetting & Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) Level 3)

Shortlisting will take place following the application stage and candidates will be notified of outcomes by email.

It is anticipated that the selection process will take place W/C 22nd February 2021.

Full details of the role and selection process can be found in the job description and person specification and candidate guidance document, which are attached to the job application page.

General information

For informal, in confidence discussions on any aspect including awareness of the process prior to the application deadline, please contact Jon Pryce on 07973 314728 or email jpryce@hwfire.org.uk

Applications are to be made online through our WMJobs portal. If you have any questions regarding the process or you are experiencing any difficulties with your application, please contact the HR Support team via recruitment@hwfire.org.uk before the closing date.

HWFRS values equality of opportunity and developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage everyone