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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service have opportunities available for On-Call Firefighters to join our team on a permanent basis.

About the On-Call Firefighter role:

We are currently recruiting for on-call firefighters at Ashby (LE65 2GW), Melton (LE13 0NP), Coalville (LE67 3PU), Shepshed (LE12 9QE), Wigston (LE18 1PD), Billesdon (LE7 9AA), Oakham (LE15 6BQ), Uppingham (LE15 9RL), Market Harborough (LE16 9QG), Kibworth (LE8 0HQ), Hinckley (LE10 1LW), Lutterworth (LE17 4DZ) and Market Bosworth (CV13 0LT) Stations*

Please note that you will need to live or work within four minutes of the station you are applying for, with the exception of Market Bosworth and Billesdon which is six minutes.

*Please note that all stations advertised are subject to current vacancy availability.

Job Objectives as our On-Call Firefighters:

Our On-Call Firefighters receive an annual retaining fee dependent on the number of hours they are available and this can vary from the minimum 24 hours of availability per week (20% cover) to the maximum of 120 hours of availability per week (100% cover). In addition to the annual retaining fee, our On-Call Firefighters receive payments for disturbance, attending and turning out for emergency calls, attending 'drill nights'; and other duties. Responding to emergency calls is only part of what our On-Call Firefighters do; they face all kinds of challenges from floods to road traffic accidents, and they also inform our community about fire safety and prevention.

Our On-Call Firefighters carry an alerter and they respond to emergency calls during periods when they are available. If you want to combine an exciting and rewarding contribution to your community with opportunities for training and development affording you transferable skills, then this is the career for you.

Skills and experience required as our On-Call Firefighters:

As part of the application process, you will need to complete the Point of Entry Selection Tests which will include an on-line assessment. Details of which will be provided at the relevant stage of the process.

You must be aged at least 18 years, on or before the training course commences.

You must be prepared to supply details of two referees, attend a medical and undertake a criminal records disclosure and right to work check.

You must be able to attend all training dates detailed on the training schedule. 

On-Call Firefighters will be paid an annual retaining fee on a pro-rata scale relevant to the hours of availability provided. Salary £1,130.80 (Trainee), ranging from £588.82 - £2,944.08 (Development) and £753.60- £3,768.00 (Competent) per annum, plus £12.91 - £17.20 per hour and £4.96 disturbance fee.

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Furthermore, we want to create a work environment where everyone feels safe, can be themselves and can perform their roles to the best of their abilities. We have signed up with a number of nationally recognised organisations that promote equality, diversity and inclusion and we are working with them to help us achieve our objectives. These organisations include:

Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion

Department of Works and Pension’s Disability Confident scheme

British Sign Language Charter

Asians in the Fire Service Association

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Lifetime Allowance - Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team.

Closing date:  22 January 2025

If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our On-Call Firefighters then please click “apply” now – We’d love to hear from you!

Please take note that Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship