Watch Manager

Station Captain/ Watch Manager
Make a difference every day
We are a multinational organisation with a global team of 50,000 colleagues. In the Middle East we operate in the Transport, Defence & Advisory sectors, delivering services in Asset Management, Customer Experience, Fire & Rescue and Air Navigation Services. We are innovators, committed to redesigning and improving public services to fulfil our purpose to impact a better future by "Bringing National Visions to Life".
Your Opportunity
We are looking for a Station Captain / Watch Manager who will be responsible for the management and performance of station personnel in the provision of 24/7 aviation focused Rescue & Firefighting Services (RFFS), including but not limited to: the provision of ARFF services to designated airfield to the specified GACA Category, for civilian aircraft and provide SRFF services in response to incidents, including fire, rescues, building and facility emergencies, storms, flooding, motor vehicle accidents, hazardous materials release and de-contamination/clean up tasks.
This role is part of the Fire and Rescue Services (Aviation) department and will be based in Saudi Arabia.
Key Accountabilities
Required to be fully conversant with airport requirement documents and policies, able to demonstrate underpinning knowledge and understanding of local/international RFFS standards and regulations (GACAA/NFPA/ICAO).
Assumes the role of Incident Commander at medium-scale and protracted incidents or when required, maintaining fire service responsibility for command and control
Assumes the role of Sector Commander at large-scale and protracted incidents.
Leads/Manages fire crews of their assigned vehicle or equipment in the performance of all firefighting, rescue or other required duties
Leads/Manages the crews of all assigned vehicles or equipment in the performance of all firefighting, rescue or other required duties during a multiple vehicle deployment incident.
Directs the positioning of vehicles, the deployment of crews and equipment and manages tasks in response to emergency incidents.
Responsible for operation of their vehicle radio communications and for coordination with other emergency services vehicles
Responsible for all communication with fire control room and/or Air Traffic Control for all necessary clearances, instructions and incident information.
Supervises vehicle replenishment of water and agent/media tanks.
Responsible for driving a range of fire service vehicles, as and when required.
Assists in the ongoing mandatory competency-based fire training of fire and rescue service personnel as required, ensuring all records are maintained.
Manages the assignment of all personnel, vehicle manning and general watch/shift duties
Conducts periodic tests, inspections, drills and exercises to ensure complete operational capability and readiness of the Fire and Rescue Service
Manages the daily operations, ensuring serviceability and readiness of vehicle/equipment and manpower in alignment with the airfield category.
Reports vehicle and equipment status including defects requiring attention to the Fire Chief.
Ensures all entries in station logbooks are correctly filed including the recording of standbys, fires, RTAs and all other incidents requiring fire service personnel and/or equipment are entered into the incident log
Supervises the management of daily station duties to maintain a clean and safe working environment, actively promoting health, safety, welfare and environmentally safe practices.
Conducts all duties in line with company and airfield standard operating procedures.
Is required to wear all provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as protective clothing, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and chemical protection as required.
Performs fire related client/customer engagement and interface on behalf of the fire and rescue service, including the delivery of educational fire safety awareness programmes, training, specialist event cover and standby services in support of other airfield departments as required
Maintains their own personal physical fitness levels to support requirements of the role.
Ensures crew physical fitness, medical standards and qualifications are maintained.
Ensures that all aspects of people management responsibilities are managed in accordance with Serco policies and procedures, utilising the relevant Serco systems, where required. This includes, but is not limited to: training and development, performance management, sickness absence and disciplinary.
Performs any other role and/or associated duties as required and assigned by their line management. May deputise for the Fire Chief in their absence
Ideally a degree holder in Human Resources/ administration or any related discipline.
Specialized Qualifications - Applicants shall be certified competent in role and as a minimum requirement, qualified to an Aviation Rescue & Firefighting Service standard recognised by international/regiona