Support Staff Recruitment, How to apply
From the current vacancies link on the left, click on the job title to select the vacancy you wish to apply for. In the vacancy detail screen you will find additional information regarding the position including access to an Application Form, Guidence Notes, Job Description and Person Specification.
There are 3 options for you to complete and return your application form:-
1. Apply By Email
Please view/print the guidance notes, job description and person specification as you will need these documents to complete your application form. Download the Application Form and save as a document on your own computer. Type your application, save the document and email to us as an attachment to applications@wmfs.net.
An automated response will confirm that we have received your application form.
2. Apply in Writing
Please print the application form, guidance notes job description and person specification. You will need these documents to complete your application.
Complete your application form in writing, sign and return to us by post or fax. Applications can also be hand delivered to our security team at the same address.
You will be sent written confirmation that your application has been received.
3. To receive an application pack by post
Should you experience any difficulties in accessing the documents on JobsOnline or do not have the facility to to print or download information, you can request an application pack by post.
Please call the Recruitment Line on 0121 380 7810 (24hr automated answering machine) quoting the job title and reference number of the vacancy you wish to apply for. Please speak clearly, spelling any unusual words.
Alternatively you can send an email to recruitment@wmfs.net also quoting the job reference number and job title of the vacancy you wish to apply for. An application pack will be posted to you 1st class on the next working day. Please be aware of the closing date of the vacancy when requesting an application pack by post. If you have not received your application pack by within 3 days of your request please contact us on the general enquiries telephone number.
Please note the following:-
• CV's are not accepted and will not be considered if included as part of your application.
• It is your responsibility to ensure that your application form reaches us by the closing date. Applications will be accepted if received by 5pm on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered unless by prior agreement with the Recruitment Team in exceptional circumstances.
Contact Details
Post Applications to:
The Recruitment Team
West Midlands Fire Service
99 Vauxhall Road
Birmingham
B7 4HW
Hand delivered applications to:
Reception (at the above address) - please put your application in an envelope addressed to Recruitment (for Data Protection purposes).
Email applications to:
applications@wmfs.net
Fax applications:
0121 380 7021
General enquiries:
0121 380 6235/6211
E-mail: recruitment@wmfs.net
Fax: 0121 380 7021
The West Midlands Fire and Civil Defence Authority is an employer committed to achieving a working environment that actively encourages, promotes and values equality and diversity. To support this aim, we welcome applications from all of the community who share our commitment.
