Wholetime Firefighter
| Posting date: | 18 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ipswich, Suffolk, IP1 2BX |
| Company: | Suffolk County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 20135 |
Summary
Thinking about becoming a Wholetime Firefighter in Suffolk?
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready for a rewarding challenge, now’s the time to take the first step.
Join one of our Taster Day sessions this August, a required step before applying to become a wholetime firefighter this September.
What to Expect on the Day:
You’ll hear from our team about life as a wholetime firefighter, including shift patterns and the recruitment process. You’ll tour the station, explore fire appliances, and try on protective gear. Our Health & Wellbeing team will explain the fitness requirements, and you’ll also learn about the inclusive staff networks within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.
Don’t Miss Out – Spaces Are Limited!
This is your chance to explore the role, ask questions, and meet the people who do the job every day.
Find out more and book your session at https://suffolk-firefighters.co.uk/wholetime-firefighter/
Important: Please do not use the “Apply Now” button on the Suffolk Jobs Direct website. Applications submitted this way will not be considered. You must attend a Taster Day and follow the application process outlined on our firefighter recruitment page to be considered for this post.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk).
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
If you're passionate about making a difference and ready for a rewarding challenge, now’s the time to take the first step.
Join one of our Taster Day sessions this August, a required step before applying to become a wholetime firefighter this September.
What to Expect on the Day:
You’ll hear from our team about life as a wholetime firefighter, including shift patterns and the recruitment process. You’ll tour the station, explore fire appliances, and try on protective gear. Our Health & Wellbeing team will explain the fitness requirements, and you’ll also learn about the inclusive staff networks within Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service.
Don’t Miss Out – Spaces Are Limited!
This is your chance to explore the role, ask questions, and meet the people who do the job every day.
Find out more and book your session at https://suffolk-firefighters.co.uk/wholetime-firefighter/
Important: Please do not use the “Apply Now” button on the Suffolk Jobs Direct website. Applications submitted this way will not be considered. You must attend a Taster Day and follow the application process outlined on our firefighter recruitment page to be considered for this post.
Empowering Everyone
We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report (suffolk.gov.uk).
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk).
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.