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On-call firefighters

🏢 Cheshire Fire & Rescue • 📍 Cheshire • 🕒 Sep 14, 2026

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Salary Disclosed on Application

Full Benefits Package

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Location Base

Cheshire

Tier-1 UK Economic Zone

Est. Take-Home Pay

68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)

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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard

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Position Overview & Specifications

Scale:
Details will be supplied on application

Hours:
Details will be supplied on application

Address:
Various fire stations across Cheshire

Closing Date:
Ongoing

An on-call firefighter is a person who is 'on call' to respond to a range of emergencies. They have everyday jobs (for example, shop/office workers, mechanic, etc) until the call comes, then they become professional firefighters.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service is recruiting for on-call firefighters at the following fire stations:

Alsager Fire Station
Audlem Fire Station
Birchwood Fire Station
Bollington Fire Station
Frodsham Fire Station
Macclesfield Fire Station
Malpas Fire Station
Middlewich Fire Station
Northwich Fire Station
Penketh Fire Station
Poynton Fire Station
Stockton Heath Fire Station
Sandbach Fire Station
Tarporley Fire Station
Winsford Fire Station

If you are interested in the role of an on-call firefighter, please contact the HR Business Support Team, email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk (please reference the relevant fire station on your email)

The role of an on-call firefighter

As an on-call (part-time) firefighter you will be 'on call' to respond to a range of emergencies. You can still have another job (for example, shop workers, office workers, mechanics, etc) until the call comes, then you become a professional firefighter.

On average, you could be called out two or three times a week for a couple of hours. If you can't be available all of the time it's not a problem. The Service is particularly keen to hear from people who are available during weekdays.

Find out more about the role of an on-call firefighter

What qualities do I need?

On-call/part-time firefighters come from every walk of life, including shopkeepers, builders, plumbers, farmers, secretaries, engineers and directors of companies, together with people who are not currently employed. Previous experience is not required thanks to the comprehensive training programme.

You must be able to get to your local Fire Station within 5 minutes after being alerted by a bleeper.

This role can be physically demanding and therefore physical fitness is very important.

Interested in the role of an on-call firefighter?

If you are interested in the role of an on-call firefighter, please contact HR Business Support, email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for On-call firefighters roles across Cheshire Fire & Rescue's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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