Current Vacancies

We currently have on-call firefighter vacancies at the following stations: 

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
Seven Sisters
Amman Valley

Swansea
Reynoldston

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.

Estates Project And Office Coordinator

Estates Department, Based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen.

Grade 4 - £27,254 - £28,598

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the post of Estates Project and Office Coordinator, based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen.

The Role
The role of the successful candidate will be project coordination of capital and minor works projects. This will include coordination of the Estate wide asset register, AMS system, CAD drawings/plans and collaborative partner spaces. The successful candidate with also support the Sustainability Officer in collection of environmental data and assist in the day-to-day administration of the office, ensuring the effective and efficient administration of the Estates Department function.

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

Enquiries
If you require further information regarding the post, please contact Deputy Head of Estates, Alex Rowland, on a.rowland@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
19 January 2026 at 16:30pm

Job Application Pack
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Application Guidance

The Welsh Language
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.

Driving Instructor 

Training Delivery Department, Western Division.

Grade 8 - £37,280 - £39,152 (+12% for being conditioned to the flexible staffing model, see below).

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of Driving Instructor within the Training Delivery Department and will work across service to suit business need, however primarily in Western Division. Base location Carmarthen/Haverfordwest.

The Role
The successful candidate will deliver the Driver Training provision for the Service, ensuring that all training and learning conforms to Health and Safety at Work Act and other legislative requirements.

This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week.

Please Note: Post holder will be conditioned to a flexible staffing model and will be required to deliver ERD initial courses up to a maximum of 8 courses per year. This will require a 42.5 hour/week for up to 16 weeks per year with some evening and weekend working.

Post holders will receive an additional 12% on their salary for working the flexible staffing model system. For further details please contact the Lead Driver Instructor.

Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact Lead Driving Instructor Gerald Thomas gb.thomas@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 January 2026 at 16:30pm

Job Application Pack
Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Application Guidance

The Welsh Language
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.