- We are open, honest and trustworthy
- We are courageous in everything we do
- We work as one team
- We are always professional
- We value the contribution of all
At Essex County Fire and Rescue Service your payslip is only part of the package. As well as the more obvious benefits, like working for one of the largest fire and rescue services in the county, our competitive pension scheme and rates of pay, there are additional perks that make us an employer of choice.
We know that flexible working can be really important in ensuring you have a good work-life balance. We’re committed to helping you balance work and your commitments outside work by offering a range of options where appropriate to suit each individual’s needs.
This includes flexible working hours, compressed hours, part-time roles, job sharing roles, term-time contracts and flexible/hybrid working locations where appropriate.
The Service recognises that the health and wellbeing of their employees is important, and therefore offers everyone access to a range of services to support them in achieving and maintaining good physical, financial and mental health and wellbeing:
We recognise the following trade unions at ECFRS:
We want to reward and recognise employees for a job well done and we thank employees through a variety of methods including: long service awards, staff events, monthly awards and commendations.
If you’d like any more information on employee benefits please contact the HR Support Team on 01376 576199 or email hr.support@essex-fire.gov.uk
Our vision: Safe and secure communities are the bedrock on which we build success and wellbeing for all.
Our mission: To make Essex a safe place to live, work and travel