Fire Protection Vacancies at West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service
Are you passionate about helping to improve the safety of the communities within West Yorkshire and are interested in joining our Fire Protection Team?
We have a number of exciting opportunities available, where you could come to work every day knowing you have played your part in keeping people safe from the risk of fire. These fantastic opportunities give you the chance to make a real difference to people in West Yorkshire, the Fire Service and the Fire Authority by joining an award-winning Fire Protection Team.
Our team provide support and advice through visiting premises to ensure buildings comply with fire safety law whilst also identifying breaches in fire safety legislation and bringing about compliance. You could be at the forefront of helping us make a difference by making West Yorkshire safer.
We are looking for enthusiastic people who care deeply about fire safety to train to become Business Fire Safety Advisors. You must have the ability to work flexibly with minimum supervision to meet priorities. The training we provide will be fully funded and delivered as an apprenticeship in line with the role map for a Business Fire Safety Advisor.
The starting salary for these roles is currently £28,282, rising to £29,269 (pay award pending).
Given the training requirements of the role it is essential that candidates are available to commence employment on 9 September 2024 and must be available for the following training dates:
11/10/24 – 1 day
18/10/24 – 1 day
02/12/24 – 06/12/2024 (5 days)
10/03/25 – 14/03/2025 (5 days)
26/05/25 – 1 day
20/10/25 – 1 day
You also get to work in the beautiful county of West Yorkshire with its impressive and varied landscape.
To apply for this role, you will be required to complete the online application form. It is crucial that you provide evidence for each of the elements in the person specification which are highlighted as ‘Essential’ and are assessed via ‘Application’. Unfortunately, if applications are received that do not provide the relevant evidence they will not be shortlisted.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact either Michelle Atkinson, Deputy Senior Fire Protection Manager on 07881 912190, Kelly Tracey, Fire Protection Assistant Manager on 07917 074083 or Megan Walker, Fire Protection Supervisor on 07971 905679.
To apply online please visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers. Closing date for applications is 08:00 on Monday 10 June 2024 However please note that we reserve the right to close applications earlier than this date should we receive a large number of applications.
We are a caring organisation, promote an environment of inclusivity and learning and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.
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