Inter Service Transfer for Firefighters

Reigate, Surrey
Permanent
Full-time

11 hours ago

Details

Title: Inter Service Transfer for Firefighters
Reference: SCC/TP/377198/3795
Positions: 6
Salary: NJC pay scales plus Surrey allowance
Category: Fire and Rescue
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 42 hours p/wk
Posted on: 3 September 2025
Closing date: 30 November 2025
Directorate: Chief Executive Office
Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate

DescriptionFirefighter Opportunities at Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS)We are excited to announce that Inter-Service Transfers for Surrey Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) are now open for Firefighter opportunities.We welcome interest from competent Wholetime and On-Call Firefighters. These roles offer the chance to work as part of a dynamic team responding to and managing a wide range of operational incidents effectively and safely. Your responsibilities will include preparing for incidents, taking action to meet objectives, bringing incidents to a safe resolution, and participating in post-incident debriefs.As a Firefighter, you will play a vital role within our service, working under the direction of your Crew Commander to support operational delivery, community safety work, and station routines. You may also be asked to take on additional responsibilities and support training and mentoring of newer colleagues.If you're looking to be part of a forward-thinking, inclusive service that values teamwork and puts the community first, SFRS is the place for you.Salary and Benefits
Salaries are aligned with NJC Pay Scales and include a Surrey Allowance of £1,690 per annum.Course Information
Successful candidates will join a talent pool to join our upcoming IST Firefighter courses at Wray Park Training Centre, Reigate. Please note that the course may be extended to meet service needs. Upon completion, candidates will be placed at any station across Surrey.Shift Patterns
We offer a variety of shift patterns include:

Traditional 224 (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off): 9am - 6pm / 6pm - 9am
Hybrid (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off): 7am - 7pm / 7pm - 7am. Every third shift cycle involves four consecutive days, with no night cover (7am - 7pm)
Day Crewed: 7am - 7pm, with no night cover required and every other weekend off

Eligibility Criteria To be considered for the talent pool, you must:

Be a competent Firefighter (Wholetime or On-Call)
Reside within a 20-minute drive of the Surrey border
Be a qualified driver of a fire appliance, or be willing to undertake development to become one

Our Values
At Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, we are committed to the Core Code of Ethics in everything we do - from our community engagement to the way we support our people.We are proud to champion values such as:

Putting our communities first
Integrity
Dignity and respect
Leadership
Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Our vision is for everyone at SFRS to be a community role model.How to Apply
Please upload a current CV and personal statement demonstrating your qualifications and competence.Recruitment Process

Stage 1: Fitness assessment (Bleep test)
Stage 2: Interviews and assessments

Appointments are subject to competency confirmation through a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) as required. Candidates will also undergo a full medical, fitness assessment and an Enhanced DBS check.Additional information
For more details, please contactPlease note that the closing date may be paused or closed depending on the level of interest received.We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to Surrey Fire and Rescue Service!Files to download

Reviewed: 04 Sep 2025

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