Competent Firefighter (Control) Fixed Term for 12 Months £38,340 per annum (pro rata £6,590.65) 33 hours over 32 days (2 x day shift, 1 x night shift), shift duty system
Northumberland Fire and Rescue Service is currently seeking applications for a part‑time competent Firefighter vacancy within Fire Control. On conclusion of the process, a holding pool will also be created to support both career progression and the anticipated retirement profile in our control room over the next 12–24 months.
Northumberland is the northernmost county of England, bordering Cumbria, County Durham, Tyne and Wear and the Scottish Borders. We have an outstanding North Sea coastline of 103km and a county of rural natural beauty. The county is steeped in history and heritage with a population of over 300000 residents. The council provides a wide range of services to the residents over an area of 5000sq.km.
We invite applications from competent control Firefighters. Successful applicants will be required to complete conversion training to ensure familiarity and understanding of NFRS processes if previously employed in another FRS or if there has been a break in service.
The successful candidate will be expected to promote and maintain a positive relationship with all employees and their respective trade unions in the interests of developing a climate of harmonious and constructive employee relations.
With excellent interpersonal skills and innovative thinking, the role will support the services continuous improvement strategy while also promoting a positive and inclusive organisational culture.
If you think you would work well within this role and have a desire to make our communities safer, then we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Eligibility
You must be a competent Fire Control operative at Firefighter level or above. No outstanding ‘unspent’ disciplinary warnings.
Selection Process
The selection process will be undertaken in accordance with workforce and succession planning requirements. Your application will be reviewed and if you meet the eligibility criteria, you will then progress to the next stage of the process. Our selection process will comprise the following:
- An assessment day consisting of a presentation, inbox exercise and formal interview.
Assessment days will take place at:
- Service Headquarters, West Hartford Business Park, Cramlington, Northumberland, NE233JP
Contact Details
- Station Manager Margaret Woods – margaret.woods@northumberland.gov.uk, 07825121488
- Area Manager Dan Wootton – dan.wootton@northumberland.gov.uk, 07966327862
Closing date for applications is 23:59 on Thursday 13th August 2026.
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
- British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
- Text relay service (for those with speech difficulties or hearing loss): dial 01800101670623930
Although we advertise on North East Jobs and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.
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