Watch Manager
Main Areas of Responsibility:
To undertake rescue and firefighting training, as specified by the Operations, Airport Fire Manager, and the Civil Aviation Authority, following the laid down training programme.
Responsible for ensuring the equipment checks are carried out on commencement of duty; that the Fire Station and all equipment are maintained to the standards laid down by the Operations Manager, Airport Fire Manager, and the Civil Aviation Authority; and for maintaining the appropriate records.
To undertake the day-to-day supervisory responsibility for the work allocation of the watch, station cleaning and watch administration.
Undertake any required specialist skills training course that is beneficial to the efficient and effective running of the Fire Station.
Control and supervise the use of fire appliances in emergency situations and provide any other assistance required by the Officer in Charge of the incident.
In conjunction with the Operations Manager identify training needs; supervise and participate in drills and lectures, to improve the skills of Firefighters, to comply with the requirements of the Operations, Airport Fire Manager, and the Civil Aviation Authority Licence, Health and Safety and site.
Ensure that continuation training of all Firefighters takes place and follows the laid down Station training programme.
Responsible for team building, motivation, and discipline of staff as part of the line management of the section.
Supervise the watch, allocate and ensure that all routine duties are completed to a satisfactory standard and that all work is distributed equally.
Maintain records of watch training and crewing levels.
Ensure that all personal protective equipment (PPE) is maintained to the manufacturer’s standard and that it is kept in a presentable and clean condition. He/she is to make himself/herself familiar with European Standards for all issued PPE and the faulty clothing reporting process.
Conduct educational tours of the Fire Station, explaining the operation of the Station-to-Station visitors.
Ensure that all personnel under his/her control are well trained in matters relating to the industrial site. This must include site topography and risks within buildings.
Ensure that all personnel under his/her control are treated fairly, and equally, at all times.
It is a condition of employment that a Watch Manager undertakes any task that they are directed to perform, which is relevant to the Company’s requirements, and is within his/her competence and ability. A change of shift, for operational purposes, may be invoked at short notice. This should not be interpreted as a change of shift rota.
Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the fire service management team
Skills & Qualifications Required:
Maintain the required level of technical competencies as defined by Falck Fire Services and as agreed by the regulator by attending courses, training and on the job assessments.
Essential:
Must have completed the Crew / Watch Manager Portfolio to the required standards for internal applicants. External applicants must provide demonstrable experience and training certificates
Have the right to work in the UK
Full UK Driving Licence holder / LGV Licence
Meets and maintains Civil Aviation Authority, Company medical and physical standards
Be required to undertake security checks and references to gain Airside & Site Security Clearance
Ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across the business and influence key stakeholders
Leadership qualities, tact, good judgment
Maturity, reliability, motivation and initiative.
Well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills at all levels
Ability to work on own initiative & perform well under pressure
Ability to accept responsibility and work to defined deadlines
Fire Experience
Civil Aviation Authority Approved Crew Commander Incident Command or Supervisor Certificate
Certified First Aider/FREC trained
Breathing Apparatus Wearer
Nationally recognised assessor qualification
Nationally recognised trainer qualification
NB. The above accountabilities and qualifications are not exhaustive
The successful candidate will be required to maintain the following:
A required level of technical competencies as defined by Civil Aviation Authority and Falck Fire Services
Attendance of training courses as agreed by the regulator and the Company
Maintain medical & physical fitness
Recruitment Process:
All selected candidates will be expected to undertake each stage of the recruitment process.
Stage 1: Completion of basic Literacy & Numeracy online assessments
Stage 2 & 3: Practical selection tests and Competency based interview.
A Safety Critical Medical will be arranged with our Occupational Health provider which will include the Chester Step test.
Please note that all successful candidates will be required to enter into a Training Agreement where applicable.
Key Points:
Training Agreement: Successful candidates will need to sign a Training Agreement to participate in these external training opportunities.
Skill Development: At Falck, we pride ourselves on a culture of care, professionalism and continuous development by means of succession planning. Further development opportunities may be available which could lead to other roles within the organisation.
Join our team and take advantage of these valuable external training opportunities to build a successful career with Falck Fire Services.
Falck Fire Services UK Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.
For further information on the contractual benefits of this role, please contact people.culture@falck.com
Please note, we will only accept applications made via PeopleHub and not the above email address.