Engage with the work community to conduct Fire Risk Information plans for site buildings and all other areas
Work as part of a close-knit team of professionals that provides 24-hour response cover to resolve fire and rescue operational incidents
Use multi agency working principles with partners and other services to achieve a swift and successful conclusion
At Sellafield the Firefighters role also provides the site with ambulance and emergency medical response and various resilience and flood mitigation equipment
You will need to maintain a smart appearance, wear uniform, fire kit and other personal protective equipment, as well as respiratory protective equipment such as self-contained breathing apparatus, necessary for work in hazardous areas and requiring the operators to be clean shaven
In this role you will be quite often working outside in all weather conditions, at heights, in confined spaces and in nuclear facilities with alpha, beta, gamma and neutron radiation
This role provides an exciting opportunity to explore and experience various aspects of the sites and provides great plant-based experience.Training:Your initial training (acquisition of skills) will provide you with a range of practical basic firefighting and theoretical skills; these will be rigorously tested over an extended period of time to elevate you to a competent level (demonstration of skills).
Once competent in role you will move into maintenance of skills training to ensure that your acquired skills are maintained to the highest of operationally effective standards at all times.
Level 3 Apprentice Certificate ‘Operational Firefighter’ from “Skills for Justice”.
First Aid at Work Certificate.
Immediate Emergency Care Level 3 Certificate.
You training will be delivered at Sellafield Skills Centre
Specialist skills training may be away from work and possibly during rest days
Training Outcome:
Following successful completion of your apprenticeship, we will look to retain you in a professional full-time position at Sellafield Ltd.
Employer Description:Sellafield Ltd is a global centre for nuclear engineering management. We pioneered the harnessing of nuclear power to generate electricity for the country. Now the world is watching as we set international standards in high-hazard reduction. In short, we’re at the forefront of the industry.Working Hours :This is a two-year scheme. You will work normal office hours between 07:30-15:40, however at times may be required to work 12-hour shift pattern of 2-day shifts followed by 2-night shifts and 6 rest days.Skills: Communication skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness....Read more...
