Location: Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Various Locations, G72 7NA
Salary: £30,384 - £38,881 per year
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Full Time
Hours: 42 hours per week
Could you be our next firefighter?
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is recruiting the next generation of firefighters. Our values, Safety, Teamwork, Respect, and Innovation guide everything we do and ensure that every action reflects our commitment to protecting and serving Scotland. As a wholetime firefighter, you’ll play a vital role in protecting lives, preventing harm and supporting communities across Scotland. We’re hiring across most of Scotland now! We will be looking for more people to join our team over the next 6 to 12 months, so check our website and social media for updates.
People like you, protecting people like us
We’re looking for people who have a community driven mindset who treat everyone with kindness and respect. You should have good level of physical fitness and be able to work as part of a team, keeping calm and focused under pressure as well as the ability to think fast and solve problems and be curious and want to keep learning. You must: Be at least 18 years old at the time of application and have the right to work in the UK. What you’ll learn: Our three-year Wholetime Trainee Firefighter Foundation Programme provides comprehensive on the job training to build the skills and confidence you need to succeed and achieve recognition as a competent firefighter. You’ll complete a Modern Apprenticeship qualification and an SVQ in Firefighting. It’s a fast-paced, hands-on learning experience that will challenge you. You bring the commitment, and we’ll support you every step of the way. Join a team that supports each other and the communities we serve. The benefits that come with being part of our team: Training and career development Attractive pension scheme Health and fitness facilities Employee networks Wellbeing support Provisions to support a healthy work-life balance
We are SFRS, You are SFRS
We’re building a workforce that truly reflects the people of Scotland. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, if you share our values and passion for keeping Scotland safe, we encourage you to apply. How to apply: Start your application on the myjobscotland website. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll receive an email with a link to complete the next stage of questions via our AI-enabled platform (ALICE – Automated Language Inference Cognitive Evaluation). We encourage early applications, as we may close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Need support?
We understand that some individuals may require more support than others to participate in the recruitment and selection process. This might be because of a disability, another medical or neurodivergent condition or because of something else personal to your circumstances. If you need support with your application, please email us at SFRS.WTFFRecruitment@firescotland.gov.uk. SFRS are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. To help us support you throughout the process, please indicate on your application form if you have a disability and/or a specific learning difference and outline any adjustments you’d like to request during the selection process. Keeping you informed. All communications will be sent to the email address in your application. Please ensure all your details are up to date including your address. We also recommend regularly checking your inbox including your spam or junk folder to avoid missing any important updates. For further information, please see the attached recruitment information pack and visit our website. It’s more than a job - it’s making a difference, every single day.
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