Post Title: Fire Control Operator (Firefighter Control)
Contract: FTC (24 months) positions available
Salary: £28,865 (Development Rate), £36,937 (Competent Rate)
Hours: Full Time – 42 hours per week
Work Pattern: 2/2/4 Shift Pattern (Including weekend working) 2 Day Shifts (09:00 – 18:00) / 2 Night Shifts (18:00 – 09:00) / 4 Days Off (Rota)
Location: Headquarters – Sheffield
An opportunity has arisen within our Control team for a Fire Control Operator (Firefighter Control), based at our Headquarters in Sheffield.
The overall purpose of the role is to contribute to the professional running of the fire control room by taking emergency calls from the public and partner agencies, and mobilising fire appliances and resources to resolve situations quickly and effectively. Post holders will also be required to undertake a wide range of administrative and data monitoring work to ensure operational readiness and to support & coordinate our emergency response.
To be considered for this role you will need to have previous experience of administration, data coordination and working with data and recording systems. You will have excellent communication skills, a methodical and logical approach to tasks, and be able to maintain a calm and professional approach at all times even within high pressure situations. You may have experience within a contact or call centre environment but this is not essential. Applicants must be able to demonstrate appropriate personal qualities and attributes for the role and embrace our organisational values and core behaviours.
For more information about the role, please contact Control Station Manager Lorraine Smith via email at lsmith@syfire.gov.uk.
A job description and person specification for the role can be obtained via our website at http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or by contacting our Recruitment Team at recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
To apply for the post please download an application form from our website http://www.syfire.gov.uk/jobs or contact recruitment@syfire.gov.uk
The closing date for applications is 09:00 Hours on Monday 16th March 2026.
Assessments for the role will be undertaken as below:
-Application Form – closing date 16th March 2026 at 09:00
-Situational Judgement Assessments will be held week commencing 30th March 2026
-Interviews will be held week commencing 13th April 2026
We are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We warmly welcome applications from individuals who identify with underrepresented groups within our workforce, including individuals from Minority Ethnic backgrounds, women, those who identify as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, or Transgender (LGBT+), and individuals with disabilities. In addition, we will look to support anyone who requires Part Time/Job share working hours. We believe that a diverse workforce leads to innovation, creativity, and better decision-making, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
Applications from job share candidates will be considered and all applications will be given equal consideration.
Applications from current Control Operators wishing to transfer from another Fire and Rescue Service will be considered.
Please note the appointment is subject to successful pre-employment screening i.e. asylum and immigration check, references, medical screening, substance misuse testing and a minimum of a standard level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check which includes current and spent criminal records information. Enhanced checks with barred lists will be carried out for roles that undertake ‘regulated activity’ which is a term related to working with children or vulnerable adults.
South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue’s recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
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