The Role
Post: Stand by Module (SBM) Operatives
Salary: £30,575 per annum plus 15% shift allowance
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £30,575 - £36,705 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 19 January 2022 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 0800-1844hrs and then 2 late shits 1216-2300 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.
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 – complete the online application form and provide evidence of your experience, skills and knowledge to address the following selection:
1 - Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and that of others, meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.
2 - Experience of using a range of software applications and packages together with good keyboard skills and an understanding of how IT systems can be utilised in relation to the duties of the post.
3 - Experience of working with figures, preparing, and interpreting statistical and financial information.
4 - Experience of liaising effectively and confidently with staff at all levels.
Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• 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 form and evidence to address the selection criteria.
As part of the online application form, candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:
Selection Criteria 1 - Experience of organising, planning and prioritising own work and that of others, meeting deadlines and targets while working flexibly within a team.
Selection Criteria 2 - Experience of using a range of software applications and packages together with good keyboard skills and an understanding of how IT systems can be utilised in relation to the duties of the post.
Selection Criteria 3 - Experience of working with figures, preparing, and interpreting statistical and financial information.
Selection Criteria 4 - Experience of liaising effectively and confidently with staff at all levels.
Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place late-January/early-February 2022. 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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