Salary
Offers of appointment are made within the agreed salary grade
for the post, and progression within the grade is by annual
increments. You will be appointed at the minimum incremental point,
however if your current salary is in excess of that point your
salary may be matched, provided you are able to produce recent
relevant evidence and that your salary does not exceed the maximum
incremental point. If you have applied for a part time post your
salary will be pro-rated, that is, you will receive a proportion of
the full salary corresponding to the hours you work. Salaries are
paid monthly by Direct Bank Credit Transfer on a last banking day
of the month.
Hours of Work
A 37-hour week is normally worked, Monday to Friday, and normal
office hours are 8.30am-5.00pm. A flexi-time scheme is in operation
for the majority of posts and is run in conjunction with business
requirements for office cover.
Job Share
Job Share operates in all Units across the Service for all
full-time posts, unless otherwise stated in the advertisement.
Further details of the conditions relating to our Job Share Scheme
are available on request.
Probation
New employees are subject to the satisfactory completion of a
period of probationary service which will normally be no more than
6 months. During your probationary service you will be expected to
establish your suitability for the post.
Holidays
Annual leave entitlement is dependent upon grade and length of
service. The minimum entitlement is 24 days per annum, increasing
by four days after five years service, and an additional one day
after 10 years service. The leave year runs from 01 April to 31
March. In addition to annual leave, offices are closed on eight
statutory holidays per year. Leave entitlement for part time
employees is calculated on a pro rata basis.
Pension
All new employees are automatically admitted to the Local
Government Pension Scheme, which provides ill health and retirement
benefits linked to final salaries. Employees can opt out of the
scheme, and full details are given on appointment.
Full-Time Service
Employees who are graded above Hay 8 (i.e. Hay 7 – Hay 0) are
required to devote their full-time service to the work of Avon Fire
and Rescue Service and must not engage in any other business or
take up any other additional appointment without the express
consent of the Service.
Politically Restricted Posts
Some of our posts are politically restricted. You will be
advised in the job description if this is the case for the role you
have applied for.
Trade Union Membership
Avon Fire & Rescue Service fully supports the system of
collective bargaining, believes in the principle of solving
industrial relations problems by discussion and agreement, and
recognises the rights of individuals to belong to appropriate
trades unions.
Smoking at Work
In the interests of promoting better health for all its
employees and in accordance with current legislation, the Service
does not permit smoking within its buildings and vehicles. There
may be places in the open air suitable for smoking providing these
are not occupied by other Service employees or visitors.
Car Parking
Parking is available at our Headquarters premises upon display
of a parking permit. Parking meters are also available around the
perimeter of the building. Parking is also available at our outer
offices.
Refreshments
A canteen facility is available at our Headquarters premises,
and similar facilities at our outer offices.
Corporate Wear
New employees are required to wear Avon Fire & Rescue
Service branded corporate wear, and this will be provided upon
appointment.