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The role of the Fire Service has changed considerably in the last ten years, and the role within the community has had to change to reflect the new demands made on the Service.

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Current Vacancies

Find out more about our wholetime firefighter recruitment, retained (on call) firefighter recruitment or being a volunteer by clicking the sections above.

East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service values diversity, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We, therefore, welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Hydrant Technician

Based at Battle Community Fire Station

14.5 - 16hours per week (Thursday & Friday)

We are looking to recruit a Hydrant Technician to be part of the Operational Response and Resilience team. Daily work currently to commence from Battle Community Fire Station, but with an occasional requirement to attend meetings and work from Shared Headquarters, Lewes. This role also requires travel throughout East Sussex and Brighton & Hove, with use of a Service vehicle during office hours to carry out the role.

You will locate, test and, where necessary, perform routine maintenance on hydrants and input and maintain detailed computer and paper records to ensure the Fire & Rescue Service has an adequate supply of water for firefighting purposes.

As the successful candidate you will possess excellent communication skills and have knowledge of the Safety at Streetworks and Roadworks Code of Practice. Ideally you will have an understanding of water supplies and a knowledge of hydrant construction and testing, or similar maintenance activities. You will also have proven ability to work alone and manage your own time and work. You must hold a current full UK manual driving licence.

Job Description and Person Specification

Application Form

Please send completed application forms to recruitment@esfrs.org

Starting Salary: JF2 - £24,711 per annum (pro rata’d)

Closing Date: Noon Friday 20 December 2019

Interview Date: TBC

Health and Safety Business Partner

Service Headquarters, Lewes

37 Hours per Week

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen for the post of Health and Safety Business Partner to provide professional assistance and advice to East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service staff on all matters pertaining to health, safety and wellbeing. The post-holder will work with internal clients across the Service to embed a positive health and safety culture; promote proactive local health & safety management; support with policy development and revision and provide the Service with assurances that it’s meeting its statutory obligations by undertaking audits across the Organisation. The role will also support the Strategic Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager in carrying out and meeting the requirements of the named “competent person” as defined in regulation 7 of the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations 1999.

The successful candidate must be a member of the Institute of Occupational Health and Safety, hold a Health and Safety NEBOSH diploma or equivalent as well as having extensive experience of operating in a similar role. A good working knowledge of Microsoft applications gained in a work environment are essential, together with a working knowledge and experience in Health and Safety data collection systems are essential.

The post requires a valid driving licence and the ability to undertake critical safety management audits and investigations.

For further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Amanda Hastings, Strategic Health, Safety & Wellbeing Manager on Amanda.Hastings@esfrs.org