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.

ICT Systems Administrator

ICT Department, Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Grade 9: £39,862-£41,771

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of ICT Systems 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 that the ICT Systems and Servers are secure, well configured, maintained and documented.

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
10 March 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.

Corporate Governance Manager

Communications Department, based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Grade 13 - £54,495 - £56,593

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of permanent Corporate Governance Manager within the Communications Department based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen. 

The Role
The successful candidate will manage the Democratic Services and Corporate Governance function, ensuring all appropriate standards and processes covering the management and delivery of the function are upheld.  This includes ensuring that internal governance and decision-making are in place, up to date and applied effectively and consistently.  

They will be the main point of contact for the Fire Authority Members, and will be responsible for managing the Service’s Freedom of Information requests and external complaints procedures.

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 Peter Greenslade, Corporate Head of Community Risk Management at p.greenslade@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
09 March 2026 at 4.30pm

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.

ICT Technician

ICT Department, Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Grade 6: £32,061 - £33,699

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
As a highly skilled ICT Technical professional, you will be an integral part of the Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service's ICT department. The role requires proficiency in working within a dynamic customer-facing technical support environment, where the primary goal is to deliver exceptional end-user support while continually harnessing technology to drive innovative solutions to technology challenges.

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
09 March 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.

Community Education Officer

Community Safety Department, based at Aberystwyth Hub, Northern Division

Grade 6 - £32,061 - £33,699

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of a permanent Community Education Officer within the Community Safety Department based at Aberystwyth Hub, Northern Division.

Please Note:
- This is a Welsh essential role requiring the post holder to speak Welsh naturally and conversationally. The role involves delivering information through the medium of Welsh in Welsh medium schools.
- A full driving license is essential for this role.  There is significant travel and lone working to visit educational establishments mainly across Ceredigion, but to include schools in Powys when required.

The Role
This role involves engaging with educators and learners to provide safety education. This will entail visiting educational establishments to deliver engaging and informative fire safety sessions primarily through the medium of Welsh, but also in English when required.

A confident and engaging communicator is required who is able to adapt to the needs of the audience is essential for this role.

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 Education Standards Advisor, Gwenda Jenkins at gwenda.jenkins@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
6 March 2026

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.

Youth Practitioner

Community Safety Department, based at Aberystwyth Hub, Northern Division

Grade 6 - £32,061 - £33,699

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking applications from individuals for a permanent position for the role of Youth Practitioner based at Aberystwyth.

The Role
You will hold an appropriate qualification which will include NVQ Level 3 / Diploma or equivalent, good understanding of youth development schemes and or practices and be able to speak and engage effectively in front of an audience. You will be expected to have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and can adapt your delivery style to suit the needs of the audience. Classroom management skills are essential, as is an excellent grasp of software packages such as Microsoft Outlook, PowerPoint and Word and a willingness to develop your IT skills further through training and development opportunities. We are looking for a reliable youth practitioner with excellent timekeeping, and the capability to manage own workload and prioritize tasks. Working within the community safety department you will be expected to demonstrate the services core values of integrity, trustworthiness, promote cultural inclusion and have self-awareness of your own impact on others.

You will be a creative thinker, willing to explore new ideas on how best to create and deliver high quality resources for young people. You will understand the importance of delivering youth schemes using trauma informed practices.

You will pay attention to detail, are organized and can complete tasks within set timescales. You will take a proactive approach to increasing your skills and knowledge by showing a commitment to CDP and will keep abreast of MAWWFRS’s organisational aims and objectives, and any developments to youth initiatives and relevant governmental legislation.

Enquiries
For further information regarding these posts, please contact Central Community Safety Lead, Bethan Gill on b.gill@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
09 March 2026

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.

Payroll Assistant (Fixed-term)

Human Resources Department, Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Grade 4: £27,254-£28,598

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service is seeking applications from individuals for the role of Temporary Payroll Assistant within the Payroll Department based at Service Headquarters, Carmarthen.
This is a 12 month temporary role offering an excellent opportunity to support the delivery of an efficient payroll service

The Role
This role is an excellent opportunity for a detail‑focused and organised individual to join our busy Payroll team. You’ll support the accurate processing of all payroll transactions, maintain up‑to‑date records, and ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance and pension regulations. You’ll provide clear advice to employees and managers, handle queries from internal and external stakeholders, and help maintain an efficient, GDPR‑compliant payroll service. Working collaboratively with the team, you’ll contribute to meeting monthly deadlines, support HR colleagues when needed, and assist in training new staff.

If you’re proactive, reliable and committed to delivering a high‑quality payroll service, we’d love to hear from you.

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 Senior Payroll Officer, Phoebe Tucker at p.tucker@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
2 March 2026 at 4.30pm

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.

Executive Support Officer (Part-time)

Service Headquarters, Carmarthen

Grade 8: £37,280-£39,152 (pro rata)

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

The Role
The successful candidate will provide high level, comprehensive, confidential, and proactive executive support to the Chief Fire Officer, Deputy Chief Fire Officer, the Clerk, Section 151 Officer, and members of the Executive Leadership Team, and will take responsibility for the running of the Executive Suite on a day-to-day basis.

The roles involve acting as a link between the Executive Leadership Team and other employees of the Service, and the Chair and Members of the Fire and Rescue Authority, the public, other organisations, and associations. The successful individual will assist in building and maintaining these relationships as appropriate

This is a part-time post working 15 hours per week over 2 days.

Enquiries
For further information regarding this post, please contact Chief Fire Officer, Craig Flannery or Deputy Chief Fire Officer, Iwan Cray at c.flannery@mawwfire.gov.uk or i.cray@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
27 February 2026 at 4.30pm

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.