Fitness Advisor

As the Service Fitness Advisor, you will be key to ensuring that operational employees are physically fit enough to carry out their roles without undue risk to their health and safety or that of their colleagues. You will be responsible for coordinating, monitoring and administering a formal fitness testing programme in line with the Service Fitness Policy and supporting staff to help them meet the Service fitness standard.

You will be required to work flexibly, including evenings to accommodate the working hours of operational staff, travelling between Fire stations across Cheshire to carry out the role effectively.

Requirements of the role include: 

• Minimum of Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, at grade C/4 or above.

• Experience of working within a busy office environment and evidence of providing excellent customer service

• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical approach and strong time management/organisational skills.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and TEAMS.

• Experience of monitoring and maintaining systems and records

• Understanding the importance of dealing with employee related information within a confidential environment.

To apply please complete the job application form and provide evidence of competency against the above requirements of the role while considering the essential criteria listed on the attached job description.

CFRS offers an excellent benefits package to all our staff including a Local Government Pension Scheme, attractive holiday entitlement, training and development opportunities and access to free parking and on site gym.

Further information, a full job description and application form can be found using the links to the right, or alternatively contact the HR Recruitment Team at recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Job description

General information

Application guidance notes

Application form

Please ensure you read the Application guidance notes before completing your application.

Please return completed application forms via email to recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Please quote job reference 60/24/FA on your application form.

Closing Date for Applications: 5 March 2025 at Midday

Workplace Adjustments and Accommodations

It is important that you consider at an early stage of the process if you would like to request arrangements that will assist you in completing the selection process. For example, in relation to disability; a neurodiverse condition such as dyslexia; pregnancy; religion or belief; or injury etc. Any requests for workplace adjustments will be treated with the utmost confidence. 

For support or further information please email: recruitment@cheshirefire.gov.uk

Appointment to this post is subject to a satisfactory Standard Disclosure & Barring Service check.

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) is committed to keeping vulnerable adults, children and young people safe from harm in all of the work that CFRS undertakes. CFRS recognises that it has a legal and moral obligation to safeguard these groups of people. Furthermore, it acknowledges that the protection of vulnerable adults, children and young people from harm is the responsibility of everybody within the organisation.