Control Room Operators - London, United Kingdom - London Fire Brigade

London Fire Brigade

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

London Fire Brigade (LFB) are seeking transferee's to LFB Control from current competent Control room operators. This opportunity is open to anyone who is a current UK Local Authority, competent Firefighter Control or role above.

Our Fire Control function is delivered by a highly skilled team based at London Operations Centre in Merton.

LFB Control work shifts across a watch structure a 3 on 3 off, shift pattern working a 12 hr Day shift, 8 Hour day shift, 12 hr night shift followed by 3 days off.

LFB Control takes over 200,000 emergency calls per year and manages over 150,000 incidents.

We are looking for individuals who possess the following qualities.

Personal accountability
Adaptability and anticipates change positively.
Aware and accepting of the diverse beliefs, culture and traditions of Londoners

Successful applicants will undertake a 9 month probationary period.

If success, you will need to undertake a 5 week training course Monday to Friday prior to joining a watch.

Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description.

Eligibility:

Be eligible to live and work in the UK without restrictions
Not have any live formal disciplinary sanctions
Not be in a formal capability process
Be medically fit to undertake the role

The role will also require a standard DBS check.

Assessment Overview:

The selection process will be as follows:

How you have demonstrated your understanding and commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
How you have demonstrated your commitment to personal development and learning in current/previous roles or education.
Interview

Successful applicants who are not appointed initially can be placed on a holding list for up to 12 months until further vacancies arise.