Casual HGV Driver

Job Description Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re physically fit, adaptable, hold a Cat C licence for at least 1 year, we want to hear from you. Join our Fire Resilience Crew as a Fire Appliance Driver and help make a difference when it matters most.

Your role begins with a comprehensive 12-day training program at the Fire Service College in Moreton-In-Marsh, covering skills essential for deployment, including:

• Hose running
• Hydrant operation
• Pump operation
• Ladder climbing
• Operating a Fire Engine in an emergency situation
• Road Traffic Collision (RTC) – the use of hydraulic cutting equipment
• First Aid
• Emergency response driving (Driving on blue lights)

• Engage in ongoing training to maintain deployable status, including a 12-day initial training, 5-day initial emergency response driver training and annual 6-day refresher courses.
• Conduct daily inspections and maintenance checks on the fire engine, pump, hoses, and related equipment to ensure readiness and reliability.
• Participate in scenario-based training and skills practice during ‘stand-down’ times to ensure full readiness.
• Mobilise quickly to Central London and deploy to designated emergency locations as needed.
• Support emergency response activities, performing tasks typically handled by professional firefighters.
• Travel throughout the UK, prepared for extended assignments and periods of training and readiness exercises.
• Adhere to safety protocols for personal protective equipment and vehicles.

Candidates must possess the physical strength and stamina to perform rigorous tasks for extended periods. This includes:

• Stamina:
  Ability to run 100 meters, jog for 5 minutes, and complete a 12–hour shift.
• Movement and Agility:
  Ability to climb ladders up to 8m, navigate confined spaces, and maintain flexibility in movement.
• Strength:
  Capability to lift up to 25kg and drag 55kg (e.g., heavy equipment or simulated rescue scenarios).
• Environment Adaptability:
  Ability to work in extreme temperatures, variable weather, and in enclosed or dark spaces.
• Vision and Hearing:
  Unassisted ability to read and distinguish sounds.

• Problem Solving and Dynamic Risk Assessment:
  Make timely decisions under pressure with situational awareness and hazard perception.
• Adaptability and Alertness:
  Quickly identify changes in a dynamic environment and adjust actions accordingly.
• Teamwork and Cooperation:
  Work seamlessly within a team, valuing and respecting the contributions of others.
• Clear Communication:
  Communicate clearly and confidently with teammates and the public in English.
• Personal Development and Resilience:
  Commitment to annual training and skill improvement to maintain deployment readiness.

Applicants must meet medical standards for firefighting duties, ensuring no health conditions could hinder their performance.

• Sensitivity and Professionalism:
  Manage challenging situations with professionalism and empathy.
• Continued
  
  Competency:
  
  Participate in annual training and scenario-based exercises during “stand-down” times to remain deployable.
• Must have right to work in the UK, be able to travel nationwide and pass security screening.
• Must havea full UK or EU driving license with a Clean Category C qualification.

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