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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.

Current vacancies

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 by emailing 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

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 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.