About the Role
Do you have what it takes to be part of the Emergency Fire Crew with Securitas?
Securitas has unique and extremely important contracts with Fire Services across the UK. We provide contingency fire crews in the event of, a catastrophic incident, pandemic, industrial action or other event that could reduce normal fire service capability.
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Securitas has the following interesting and unique roles available for Emergency Fire Crew (EFC).
Job Opportunity
Crew Supervisor
Individuals will be required to lead fire and rescue crews who staff fire appliances & attend emergency incidents in a supervisory role, Candidates will be required to be of a good level of physical fitness, have a proven track record in decision making, leadership skills, problem solving in stressful environments, Dynamic risk assessment and strategic thinking. Candidates will also be able to demonstrate the ability to instil pride and discipline as well as being able to inspire crew members in difficult and challenging circumstances
Fire & Rescue Crew
Individuals will be required to staff fire appliances & attend emergency incidents, Candidates will be required to be of a good level of physical fitness, have the ability to problem solve, work in stressful environments, possess good manual dexterity, remain focused, possess numerical reasoning/written skills, be able to assimilate information quickly and follow instructions concisely. This will be assessed during the recruitment process.
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
* Great communication skills
* Ability to complete a 12 day residential training course ( accommodation and food is provided)
* Ability to complete annual refresher training (6 days)
* Comfortable working away from home
* Ability to deal with life-threatening situations calmly and professionally.
During the training you will be required to step outside of your comfort zone and with the appropriate training will need to be comfortable with the following:
* Working at height
* Confined spaces
* Participate in live fire scenarios
* Use of breathing apparatus
* Utilising heavy hydraulic cutting equipment
* Training through adverse weather conditions
* Long days with a mixture of physical and theoretical training input
DE&I
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,
* how you join us and develop your career,
* the way we lead our teams
* fair pay and benefits.
To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.
If you want to learn more visit our website.
Benefits
Health & Wellbeing
* Company pension and advice and planning
* Life assurance scheme
* Discounted gym memberships
* Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
* Dental and Physical Health Plans
Lifestyle Benefits
* Cycle to work scheme
* Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
* Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
* Mortgage Advise
* Payroll ISA's
* Eligibility for Costco Membership
Learning & Development
* Support with further education
* 100's of eLearning courses
* Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
* Leadership Development programs both local and global
Giving Back
* Payroll Giving
* Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
* Supporting local community initiatives
* Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org