Current Vacancies

We currently have on-call firefighter vacancies at all our On-Call Fire Stations, which are:

Northern Division

Ceredigion
Aberystwyth
Tregaron
New Quay
Aberaeron
Lampeter
Cardigan
Borth

Powys
Newtown
Machynlleth
Montgomery
Welshpool
Llanfair Caereinion
Llanfyllin
Llanidloes
Knighton
Rhayader
Brecon
Abercrave
Crickhowell
Llandrindod Wells
Builth Wells
Llanwrtyd Wells
Hay-on-Wye
Presteigne
Talgarth

Western Division

Carmarthenshire
Llanelli
Carmarthen
Kidwelly
Pont-iets
Ammanford
Tumble
Newcastle Emlyn
Llandysul
Llandeilo
Llandovery
Whitland

Pembrokeshire
Haverfordwest
Milford Haven
Fishguard
St David's
Narberth
Pembroke Dock
Tenby
Crymych
Caldey

Southern Division

Neath Port Talbot
Glynneath
Cymmer
Port Talbot
Seven Sisters
Amman Valley

Swansea
Gorseinon
Pontarddulais
Reynoldston
Morriston

Are you ready to apply?

Please complete our expression of interest form and a member of our Human Resources Team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Request to Return to Employment (On-Call Only)

The option of “returning to employment” can be offered when an employee has voluntarily terminated their On Call Contract with MAWWFRS and requests a return to employment within four years of their last recorded day of duty. This facility is only available to employees looking to return to the role of a firefighter. Although personnel who had previously held the role of a Crew or Watch Manager are eligible to apply, their return can only be to the role of a firefighter.

Please complete our return to service form and a member of our Human Resources Team will be in touch as soon as possible.

Our Vision and Behaviours

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Vision is to deliver the best possible service for the communities of Mid and West Wales. 

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Behaviours outline how the Service expects every member of staff to:

• Be Accountable
• Be Respectful
• Be Impartial
• Be Ethical
• Demonstrate Integrity

Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Purchasing and Supplies Manager

Fleet, Engineering and Logistics Department, Based at FELD Facility Dafen, Llanelli

Grade 7 - £33,366 – £35,235

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of permanent Purchasing & Supplies Manager within the Fleet, Engineering & Logistics Department based at the FELD Facility, Dafen. 

The Role
The post holder will manage, plan and deliver a cost-effective purchasing and supply function to include the purchase, storage and distribution of all items required by the Service through Central Stores and Transport Stores, ensuring that there is a compliant and efficient supply chain in place.

To lead and modernize the Stores function with emphasis on protecting and improving the environment in accordance with the Service’s Sustainability and Environmental Strategy.

This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi-time scheme.

Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact Supply Chain & Logistics Manager, Andrew Davies at aj.davies@mawwfire.gov.uk

Applying for the role
To apply for the role, please complete the application form with reference to the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached job application pack.

Completed forms should be returned by email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk.

Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Closing Date
21 April 2025 at 4.30pm

Job Application Pack
Application Form 
Equal Opportunities
Application Guidance 

ICT Network Administrator

ICT Department, Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Grade 9 - £ 38,626 – 40,476

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of ICT Network Administrator within the ICT Department based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen. 

The Role

Working within the Business Systems team, this role provides an essential function for the Service, ensuring the main network infrastructure is running efficiently, effectively and securely.

This role is a combination of hands-on technical engineering, network management and critical response. As well as looking after the network the role will also have oversight of the System Administrator tasks to ensure a level of redundancy and cover within the team.

This role will focus heavily on security and cyber resilience while ensuring business continuity through hardware redundancy.

This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi-time scheme.

Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact Head of ICT, Dafydd Lawrence at d.lawrence@mawwfire.gov.uk

Applying for the role

To apply for the role, please complete the application form, with reference to the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached job application pack.

Completed forms should be returned by email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk.

Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Closing Date

15 May 2025, 23:59 hours

Job Application Pack
Application Form 
Equal Opportunities
Application Guidance 

ICT Operational Support Officer

ICT Department, Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Grade 8 - £ 36,124 – £37,938

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of Operational Support Officer within the ICT Department based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen. 

The Role

The above vacancy exists for a suitably qualified and experienced candidate to lead, manage, develop and support the deployment and running of critical emergency service communication devices, systems and infrastructure.

This role will represent the Service at industry events, contacts with suppliers and meetings with other fire and emergency services. The role is also the ICT lead for Mid and West Wales Fire at our joint control room. Some work may require enhanced security clearance. 

The post is 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday) with flexible working, and is based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen. It may require some infrequent occasional travel and overnight stays and also may be required to provide on-call support on a rota basis out of normal working hours (with additional pay). 

Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact Head of ICT, Dafydd Lawrence at d.lawrence@mawwfire.gov.uk

Applying for the role

To apply for the role, please complete the application form, with reference to the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached job application pack.

Completed forms should be returned by email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk.

Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please also note that due to duties to be undertaken within Joint Public Service Control the successful candidate will also have to undergo a South Wales Police vetting process on commencement (Non Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV).  This level of vetting is standard practice and a requirement for anyone who has physical or remote access to police premises, information or intelligence. Ongoing employment will remain subject to this vetting being completed satisfactorily. 

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Closing Date

15 May 2025, 23:59 hours

Job Application Pack
Application Form 
Equal Opportunities
Application Guidance 

ICT Technician

ICT Department, Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Grade 6 - £31,067 - £32,654

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of ICT Technician within the ICT Department based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen. 

The Role

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service pride themselves on their innovative approach to solving problems and utilising technology to enhance the way the employees can achieve results. With a mix of cutting edge and legacy technologies currently in place we are looking for candidates who can bring new ideas and an innovative, positive approach to their work.

ICT within the Service is currently undergoing rapid change with some interesting projects being rolled out over the coming years. Some of these projects will create major positive change within the organisation and ICT will be at the heart of them, so it is a great opportunity for someone passionate and enthusiastic about ICT and who has a great work ethic.

The postholder will play an integral role in providing ICT support for Service users across the organisation. Working across different ICT teams to provide support as required.

Team Responsibilities

ICT Technicians may work permanently or temporarily within one of the following teams in the ICT department:

• Operational Support Team
• Business Systems Team
• Solutions Team
• Security Team

We currently have a vacancy for an ICT Technician working within the Business Systems Team.

Full responsibilities relating to each team are outlined in the job description attached.

This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service’s flexi-time scheme. However, there may also be some requirement for travel across the Service area.

The ICT department also provides on call provision to support with out of hours issues across the Service on a 1 in 5 rota. There may be a future requirement for the postholder to help provide this cover on a rota basis, with associated remuneration.

Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact Head of ICT, Dafydd Lawrence at d.lawrence@mawwfire.gov.uk

Applying for the role

To apply for the role, please complete the application form, with reference to the criteria set out in the Job Description and Person Specification in the attached job application pack.

Completed forms should be returned by email to humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk.

Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Closing Date

15 May 2025, 23:59 hours

Job Application Pack
Application Form 
Equal Opportunities
Application Guidance 

Are you passionate about making a difference? Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is looking for Community Ambassadors, who will play a key role in helping the Service to improve its understanding and expectations of its communities. Help us make informed decisions that reflect the interests and needs of our community.

The Service covers almost two-thirds of Wales, covering a predominantly rural area of 4,500 square miles (11,700 km2), comprising 58 stations and employing around 1,300 staff. It is the third largest by area in the United Kingdom, behind the Scottish and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Services. Mid and west Wales is home to a diverse and multicultural population of approximately 931,698 people across 432,791 households, covering six local authority areas of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Neath Port Talbot, Pembrokeshire, Powys and the City and County of Swansea.

Our communities are at the heart of everything we do. We remain committed to protecting and serving our community and are passionate about ensuring the safety and well-being of the citizens we serve. We want individuals who can support us in raising awareness of our work and inspire communities to take action and share their views. Our future success is directly linked to how we work with others.

We recognise the importance of meaningful and effective partnerships and the need to develop and maintain collaborative initiatives with key stakeholders. It is without a doubt that partnerships and collaboration can support the delivery of better outcomes for our communities whilst playing a part in delivering our services in a better, more cost-effective, and efficient way.

Role Description:
We need your help to shape the services we provide! Public participation is at the heart of positive change, and your insights and opinions matter. Your contributions can help drive positive change in the community, help us to plan for future activity, improve public safety and reduce the severity of incidents we attend.

The Community Ambassador will play a pivotal role in helping to shape the services we provide and assist with building a positive and supportive environment within our communities. You will act as a liaison between the Service and community members, helping to communicate important information, promote community engagement and represent the views of the communities we serve.

If you’re a representative of a local organisation, business, community group, or a member of the community, and would like to assist in helping to shape the future of Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service, we would love to have you involved!

The role is on a voluntary basis.   

Commitment required
As much or as little time as you can commit. Ideally, we would like to hear from people who can commit a few hours per quarter (this will fluctuate on a quarterly basis, depending on the task/initiative) working on projects for the Service, attending meetings and events where required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with community members, local organisations and stakeholders.
• Assist in designing and implementing initiatives that address community needs and interests.
• Attend meetings and participate in discussions and consultations on key topics.
• Provide feedback on campaign and engagement materials and provide valuable input.

Benefits

• Personal development;
• Learning opportunities;
• Meeting new people;
• Making a positive community impact.

Enquiries
For further information regarding this role, please contact Amy Richmond-Jones, Engagement, Planning and Performance Manager by emailing a.richmond-jones@mawwfire.gov.uk

Applying for the role
Expressions of interest should be sent to Amy Richmond-Jones Engagement, Planning and Performance Manager by emailing a.richmond-jones@mawwfire.gov.uk

Our Vision and Behaviours
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s Vision is to deliver the best possible service for the communities of Mid and West Wales. 

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service Behaviours outline how the Service expects every member of staff to:

• Be Accountable
• Be Respectful
• Be Impartial
• Be Ethical
• Demonstrate Integrity

Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours throughout the recruitment process.

Safeguarding
Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Applying in Welsh
Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.