Bodmin - On-Call Firefighter

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for On-Call Firefighters at Bodmin Community Fire Station – come and join our team!

“One minute you could be sitting at home and the next minute you can be sitting on a fire appliance”. Perhaps you see yourself working as part of a close-knit team, maybe you would like to gain skills that others simply don’t have, or you just want to make a difference. Fancy a job that earns you extra money and fits around your work and family commitments?

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• Be available to respond to or live or work no more than five minutes from your nearest station
• Be at least 18‑years‑old at the start of employment; there is no maximum age limit for applications
• Have no unspent criminal convictions at the time you start employment (unspent convictions at the time of application can be discussed at the first contact meeting)
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Be able to drive at the start of employment – you can apply before you have a licence
• Have good eyesight so that you meet the visual standards
• Have a good level of strength and fitness – you will need to be able to reach level 8.8 on the bleep test
• Have a good grasp of Maths and English. You do not need any formal qualifications to apply but you will undertake the NFCC Written tests, which will test both of these subjects

This position will be subject to a standard criminal record disclosure check.

• 45 hours – 31 to 60 hours
• 75 hours – 61 to 90 hours
• 105 hours – 91 to 119 hours
• 120+ hours – 120 hours

We have a strong commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and are passionate to ensure we continue to promote this commitment throughout our recruitment campaigns. We strongly encourage applications from all who feel that their personal values and ethics align with the service. We encourage applications from all under‑represented and marginalised groups who aspire to work for Cornwall Fire & Rescue Service and to make a difference to your communities.

Our core principles are:

• Putting our communities first
  : we put the interest of the public, the community and service users first.
• Integrity
  : we act with integrity, including being open, honest and consistent in everything we do.
• Dignity and respect
  : making decisions objectively based on evidence, without discrimination or bias.
• Leadership
  : we are all positive role models, always demonstrating flexibility and resilient leadership.
• Equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI): we continually recognise and promote the value of EDI, both within the FRS and the wider communities we serve.

Cornwall Council’s ambition is to be an employer of choice and a high‑performing council with a learning organisation. We commit to providing a reward and benefits package to attract, motivate and reward our employees. We offer a range of flexible working options to our staff to help provide a greater work/life balance while still meeting service needs.

• A competitive salary
• A defined benefit pension scheme based on your career average earnings, with the option for extra voluntary contributions
• A generous annual leave entitlement with the potential to purchase additional leave
• A national award‑winning employee health and well‑being programme
• Employee benefits scheme giving access to a wide range of discounts on local and national goods and services

Please note we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The full role profile is attached here.

You will be asked to provide a personal statement, including examples of how you proactively demonstrate the Ethical Principles of the NFCC Core Code of Ethics. You must attach this to your application.

You can add your education and qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or upload your CV. You should then complete and attach the application form linked to this advert. The completed application form must be attached to the application before submitting.

The application form and role profile links are provided in the advert. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found under “The Application Process”. Please note that applications cannot be edited after submission; contact the careers team if you have any queries.

Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.

Cornwall Council delivers services to over half a million local people and visitors. We are committed to fairness, inclusion, safeguard our staff, and protect children, young people and adults at risk.