Watch Manager - Lead Crew Safety & Operations

Dsfire; Minehead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional firefighting service seeks a Watch Manager for its Minehead location. Applicants must have strong leadership skills and a completed ICTS course. Responsibilities include promoting a safe working environment and providing feedback to team members. This position is offered as a permanent contract with an application deadline of January 19, 2026. Ideal candidates will live or work within a short response distance to the station and should demonstrate their impact at a leadership level.

Qualifications

• Must meet minimum eligibility criteria including prior course completion.
• Not subject to performance improvement actions or live disciplinary sanctions.
• Must reside or work within 5 minutes of the station.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to maintain safety and health conditions.
• Provide feedback to improve team performance.
• Develop personal skills for role enhancement.

Skills

Leadership skills

Promoting health, safety and wellbeing culture

Providing feedback

Education

Completed ICTS course or pre-incident command review

Job description

A regional firefighting service seeks a Watch Manager for its Minehead location. Applicants must have strong leadership skills and a completed ICTS course. Responsibilities include promoting a safe working environment and providing feedback to team members. This position is offered as a permanent contract with an application deadline of January 19, 2026. Ideal candidates will live or work within a short response distance to the station and should demonstrate their impact at a leadership level.