Transfer In - Wholetime Firefighter

About the Role

Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service are currently looking for expressions of interest for transfer in Wholetime Firefighters. Individuals will need to be enthusiastic, strong team players, culturally aware with excellent communication skills, and have the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

To be eligible to transfer, applicants will be substantive competent firefighters who are able to demonstrate and prove competence via their employer.

Vacancies are across the whole of WFRS which utilises different duty systems. Successful candidates will be positioned based on current operational establishment vacancies.

Key Requirements

Applications are welcomed from personnel who satisfy the following criteria -

• Be a substantive Wholetime Firefighter.

• Competent against the full role map within your current role and in maintenance for all elements of NOS. Candidates will be contacted following application to ascertain qualifications and accreditation of skills.

• Must not have a live disciplinary sanction placed against them from a formal disciplinary process.

• Employed by a Local Government Fire and Rescue Service.

• Hold a current full UK driving licence

Additional Information

If you have any questions, please contact us at ffrecruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk

Closing date: 5th November 2026

Values Based Assessments: W/C 16th November 2026

Values Based Interviews: W/C 30th November 2026

We welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you have any neurodiverse conditions or require adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know so we can support you by contacting ffrecruitment@warwickshire.gov.uk.

Warwickshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Please be advised successful applicants will be subject to a range of pre-engagement checks, including a relevant Disclosure and Barring Service check (DBS). In accordance with the DBS code of practice and our own policy, should an individual have a declared criminal offence an individual assessment will be completed. Warwickshire County Council adheres to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

The Fluency Duty is outlined in the Code of Practice on the English language requirements for public sector workers. The Fluency Duty for this role is Required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public.

Should you require application forms in an alternative format / language or any adjustments to be made throughout the application process or upon appointment, please contact hrandpayroll@warwickshire.gov.uk and we will make every effort to meet your specific requirements.

Warwickshire County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all employees and is keen to address areas of under representation in its workforce. Seemore
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Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision, could you be one of them!

At Warwickshire County Council we are committed to ensuring Warwickshire’s economy is vibrant and supported by the right jobs, training, skills and infrastructure. Our people vision for Warwickshire County Council is a great place to work where diverse and talented people are enabled to be their best.

Your future matters to us, if eligible, you will be opted into the Firefighters Pension Scheme, which includes an employer contribution rate of typically around 37 percent, to help support your financial security during retirement.

The benefits we offer include a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government and access to Vivup benefits and discounts platform.

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