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Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service is the second largest fire service in the country. We cover an area of approximately 496 square miles and respond to 55,000 emergencies each year so working for us involves a real team effort!

Support Role Positions

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service has 400 non-uniformed members of staff. They provide a vital range of support services including human resources, finance, corporate communications, property management, fleet management and information technology.

We are using an e-recruitment system to fill our vacancies. In order to search and apply for the latest jobs please click here >>

If you are experiencing technical problems or difficulties in completing the online application form, please work through the FAQ's which are located within the e-recruitment system. These have been supplied by our service provider.

If you are unable to complete an online application form, please contact our Recruitment Team for guidance on 0161 919 0004 during office hours (9am - 5pm Monday to Friday) or e-mail us at jobs@manchesterfire.gov.uk.

Please note that GMFRS may seek a disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau for some roles. This may be a standard or enhanced disclosure depending on the nature of the role. This information will be made clear at the outset of the recruitment process. The documents below are included to enable you to gain a better understanding of the Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure process.

• Recruitment of Ex-Offenders Policy Statement
• Guidance and Policy for Enhanced Disclosures
• GMFRS Criminal Records Bureau Disclosure Policy

In line with the requirements of the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996, all candidates applying for positions with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment and selection process.

Further information on the United Kingdom Government Immigration policy can be found on the website of the appropriate Government Department - Home Office Immigration and Nationality Directorate.

Becoming a Firefighter

We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in joining Greater Manchester Fire & Rescue Service.

From learning about what the role of a Greater Manchester firefighter involves to understanding the application process, you can find everything you need to know about joining the fire service with our microsite - www.gmfrs-thinkagain.co.uk. You can also read our firefighter blog to get a fascinating insight into what it is like to be a Greater Manchester firefighter.

PLEASE NOTE: We have reviewed requirements for our Wholetime Firefighter Recruitment process and we will not be opening applications for the financial year 2010/2011. Any further updates will be posted on this website. Last updated 24th May 2010. We are however currently accepting applications for Retained (Part Time) Firefighters - please see below for further information.

Becoming a Retained (Part Time) Firefighter

Retained Firefighters provide part time Firefighter cover across three of our Stations within Greater Manchester; these are Littleborough in Rochdale, Marple in Stockport and Ramsbottom in Bury.

To learn more about the role of a retained firefighter, please click here.

PLEASE NOTE: The selection process for Retained Firefighters - April 2010 has now closed. However we are accepting applications to be kept on hold until the next campaign is reviewed. Please apply using the link above. 

Becoming a Control Centre Operator

This highly-skilled role involves working in the Control Room at Brigade Headquarters with the team responsible for receiving '999' emergency calls. These can range from minor grass fires to major incidents and often involve close co-ordination with the Police and Ambulance Services.

We are currently NOT recruiting Control Centre Operators.