We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.įor a full list of the benefits offered to you as a West Sussex County Council employee you can find them on our Rewards and Benefits page. WSFRS looks to recruit the very best applicants into vacancies and those who pass the process but are not immediately offered a role will be placed into a pool for 24 months for future vacancies that arise.Īs an employer we recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. When on call you will be required to maintain a travel time of no more than 40 minutes to the centre of Pulborough, West Sussex. You will be provided with a Service vehicle for responding when on call. The team works a shift pattern consisting of positive and on call hours.

You will also need great interpersonal skills, a confident and resourceful attitude to deal with highly challenging and occasionally emotionally or environmentally intense situations. You must be able and confident working from height, in confined spaces, with animals and be a competent swimmer. You will support the delivery of a specialist response service by attending a range of operational incidents including confined space, height, water and animal rescues as well as structural collapse, open area searches, body recovery (under the direction of the Police). Practical Assessments: To be confirmed (June 2022)Īre you a competent Firefighter looking to broaden your skills and knowledge? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service Technical Rescue Unit.Īs a Technical Rescue Unit Firefighter, you will play a vital role in helping make West Sussex a safer place to live, work and visit. Interview Date: To be confirmed (June 2022) Location: Horley, Surrey, working across West Sussex Salary: Firefighter Competent £31,767 plus 10% Out of Hours Allowance and 5% Out of Hours Activity Allowance

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