Roles with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service

For information on the types of roles available and the benefits of working at South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, view our working with us page.

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All current vacancies are listed below.


On-Call Firefighters

We are currently recruiting On-Call Firefighters in a number of stations across South Wales. You can visit our On-Call Firefighters Page for more information or register your interest by completing the form on our Same Skills, Different Roles Page.

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Fire Cadet Instructor

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £14.27 per hour

Hours of Work: Individual contracts are available for 50 hours, 75 hours and 100 hours per annum with the hours spread over a maximum of 40 weeks of the year.

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Stores/Courier Officer

Contract: Permanent

Salary: £25,584 – £25,992

Hours of Work: 37

Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Llantrisant

Closing date: Midday, Thursday 7th August 2025

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999 Emergency Control Operator

Contract: Permanent

Salary:  £28,865 – £36,937

Hours of Work: 42

Location: South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend

Closing date: Midday, Friday 22nd August 2025

Application forms should be completed and returned via email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk


Communications, Attraction and Engagement Officer 

Contract: 6 months fixed term

Salary:  £27,803 – £28,770

Hours of Work: 37

Location: South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Llantrisant

Closing date: Midday, Monday 25th August 2025

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Preferred language for job applicants

All documentation is available in both Welsh and English and we welcome communication in either language. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably.

Applicants who wish to change their preferred language for communicating with us, are encouraged to do so at any point during the Recruitment process.

To express your language preference please use the details below.


Contact details

Address: The Recruitment and Resourcing Team, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service Headquarters, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF72 8LX.

Phone: 01443 232200        E-mail: recruitment@southwales-fire.gov.uk