21 Oct
London Fire Brigade
London
Job details
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Pay
- £29,007 a year
Job type
- Permanent
Location
London
Benefits
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- Annual leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Work from home
Full job description
London Fire Brigade (LFB) is London’s Fire and Rescue Service – one of the largest firefighting and rescue organisations in the world. We are here to make London a safer city.
We employ over 5,500 people, across our operational team (our firefighters), control (our call handlers who answer your 999 calls) and our non-operational team (our teams who work behind the scenes to support our front-line services, including HR, IT, Finance,
Procurement, Communications etc.).
An opportunity has arisen for a Technical Resources Assistant within the LFB’s Operations Support Group (OSG) based in Croydon.
The successful candidate will form part of a small team ensuring the effective and efficient issue, receipt and administration of risk critical safety equipment for firefighters using computerised systems. The role includes managing daily stock issues, cyclical stock taking and generating internal and external purchase orders along with general administrative duties. The individual will be able to demonstrate experience in computerised office systems, work flexibly as part of a team and have excellent organisational and communication skills.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description, salary range or the full advert, please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Eligibility
Applicants must have a full, clean UK driving licence.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
To apply,
please complete the online application, upload a copy of your up-to-date CV and provide evidence to address the following selection criteria:
1. Experience of working flexibly as part of a team.
2. Experience of using a range of IT applications and office systems both manual and computerised.
3. Experience of organising, planning and prioritising work and ensuring that deadlines are met.
4. The ability to liaise effectively and appropriately with members of the public and staff at all levels ensuring good customer care practice.
Please note that we will evaluate score the evidence you provide based on the competencies listed in the selection criteria above. The CV is for information purposes only and will not be marked.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the stage 2.
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place week commencing 02 December 2024. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service).
You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
Benefits of working for the London Fire Brigade
- 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
- Family (including maternity) leave and emergency support leave
- Flexible working including work from home 60%
- Free access to the Brigade gym
- Use of the Brigade’s Medical Adviser/physios/fitness advisers
- Free counselling
- Season ticket loans
- Join social networks including our Equality Support Groups
- Contributory pension scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff discount scheme
- Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a Standard criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory.