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 for On-Call Firefighters. More information can be found here 

Completed application forms can be sent to The Recruitment and Resourcing Team, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service, Llantrisant HQ, Forest View Business Park, Llantrisant, RCT, CF72 8LX or emailed to recruitment@southwales-fire.gov.uk

On Call Application Form


Head of Finance, Procurement and Property

Permanent: 37 Hours per week

Salary: £57,650 (Pay Award Pending) plus access to Service Lease Car

Location: Headquarters, Llantrisant

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The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 28 March 2023.


Head of People Services

Permanent: 37 Hours per week

Salary: £57,650 (Pay Award Pending) plus access to Service Lease Car

Location: Headquarters, Llantrisant

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The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 28 March 2023.


Area Manager

Permanent: Hours according to Rota

Salary: £65,894 (Pay Award Pending) plus 20% Flexible Duty, 14% Continuous Duty Allowance and access to Service’s Lease Car Scheme

Location: Headquarters, Llantrisant or another Service location

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The closing date for applications is 12pm on Tuesday 28 March 2023.


Learning and Development Officer (General & Technical Skills)

Permanent: 37 Hours per week

Salary: £30,151 – £32,020

Location: Headquarters, Llantrisant

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The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday 24 March 2023.


Business Support Supervisor

Permanent: 37 Hours per week

Salary: £34,723 – £35,411

Location: Headquarters, Llantrisant

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The closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 3 April 2023.


Payroll Apprentice

1 Year Contract: 37 Hours per week

Salary: £21,575 – £21,968

Location: Headquarters, Llantrisant

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The closing date for applications is 12pm on Wednesday 5 April 2023.


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.


Job applications during COVID-19 pandemic

Applications should be submitted by email or post in the first instance, to minimise persons entering Head Quarters. Please ensure that you apply sufficient postage for the size and weight of your Application and allow extra time as postal services are currently under significant pressure.

To safeguard our Staff and Job Applicants we have made adjustments to our Recruitment processes and will be using E-mail, Telephone, Internet and Video Link to communicate with our applicants, hold Interviews and Assessments and carry our Pre-employment Checks. Candidates will be updated on the progress of their Applications at the Shortlisting, Selection and Pre-employment stages.

For further information please refer to our COVID19 webpage.

We thank you for your patience and co-operation at this very challenging time.

The Recruitment and Resourcing Team.


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: personnel@southwales-fire.gov.uk