The Role
Post: Resource Management Centre, Stand by Module (SBM) Operative
Salary: £34,215 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £34,215 - £41,075 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Friday 14 July 2023 at 16:00 GMT
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the London Fire Brigade (LFB) for an SBM Operative to join the Resource Management Team, this is based within the Establishment and Performance Team at Stratford fire station.
The role requires cover to be provided 365 days a year from 0800hrs – 2300hrs and to achieve this you would be allocated to a team which works 2 early shifts 0800-1845hrs and then 2 late shifts 1215-2300 hrs, followed by 4 days leave, aligned to the current watch duty system.
The work involved is dynamic and involves maintaining appliance availability on a daily basis, ideally internal candidates would have a thorough working knowledge of StARS, if you are new to the LFB you would need to have good IT skills. You will need to be able to work under pressure, remain calm, have a good telephone manner and be able to communicate with staff at all levels.
Please note it is not possible to engage in Option Leave.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted in the selection criteria section of the job description.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 18.5 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place TBC. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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