WYFRS is seeking Applications from personnel interested in becoming an Enhanced Logistics Support (ELS) Operator. You will become part of a dedicated team, who will prepare for, train and respond to incidents of national significance.
The remit of ELS is to provide logistical support during the deployment of National Resilience assets and crews to incidents that require co-ordination, and logistics support at local, regional and national events.
Roles include, but are not limited to delivering briefings, geographical data and mapping, management of relief crews, National Resilience equipment and vehicles including repairs, replacement of consumables as required.
Expressions are welcomed from ALL WYFRS personnel irrespective of where you currently work now. Successful applicants will not be required to transfer from their current postings.
Interviews scheduled to take place on 18, 20 & 23 February 2026.
N.B – Successful applicants MUST be available to attend an ELS Operator course in Gloucestershire on 20 – 22 May 2026.
You will qualify for an Annual Allowance for commitment, flexibility and maintaining competence of £500. This will be paid throughout the year in your monthly salary and a final bonus payment of £250 is payable at the end of the 12-month period.
The rate of pay for this post is Grade 7, SCP 28 and deployments out of hours will be paid at this rate at the relevant spinal point.
The pensionable status of this post is determined by the pension scheme you are part of. For members of the Local Government Pension Scheme, pay is deemed pensionable. For members of Firefighters Pension Scheme pay is deemed non pensionable.
For further information please contact:
- SM Sam Blackburn at Simon.Blackburn@westyorksfire.gov.uk or on 07813 727061
- WM Mark Milner at Mark.Milner@westyorksfire.gov.uk or on 07813 726984
We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity & neurodiversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially & ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer.
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.
Pension Considerations
Annual Allowance
Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a tax change. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team.
Temporary Promotions/Positions
Please note that any period of ‘temporary’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will be treated as non-pensionable.
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We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially and ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer
West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.