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Pertemps
£14.30 Per Hour
Full Time, Temporary
Semley, Wiltshire
Ref 012104682
Posted 3 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£36.69 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Llanfairfechan, Conwy
Ref GL-11732
Posted 15 hours ago
Network Open
£38,000 - £44,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Norwich, Norfolk
Ref V41105022
Posted 12 days ago
Network Open
£38,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Exeter, Devon
Ref V41104986
Posted 12 days ago
Pertemps Social Care
£28.40 Per Hour
Full Time, Contract
Croydon, Greater London
Ref GL-11702
Posted 10 days ago
Pertemps
£25,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Ref 048109934
Posted 10 days ago
Pertemps
£25,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire
Ref 048109952
Posted 7 days ago
Network Open
£40,000 - £44,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Penzance, Cornwall
Ref V41105085
Posted 4 days ago
Network Open
£40,000 - £44,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Eastbourne, East Sussex
Ref V41104470
Posted 4 days ago
Network Open
£38,000 - £44,000 Per Annum
Full Time, Permanent
Hailsham, East Sussex
Ref V41105078
Posted 12 days ago
Frequently Asked Questions:
How many Despatcher (Emergency Services) jobs are available on Pertemps?
There are 1583 Despatcher (Emergency Services) jobs available on Pertemps right now.
What does a Despatcher (Emergency Services) do?
Emergency call handlers are the first point of contact for the public in providing lifesaving advice and assistance. They are responsible for prioritising calls and giving first aid and medical advice over the telephone, in emergency 999 and non-emergency situations.
Tasks required include:
- Receives messages, weather reports and other material to transmit.
- Tunes transmitter to required channel or wavelength and relays or receives message to/ from person or vehicle.
- Uses a teleprinter or telex keyboard to transmit messages to other teleprinters or telexes.
- Keeps record of messages sent and received.
- Performs routine tests and maintenance on equipment and reports faults.
- Receives and handles incoming calls for emergency services, transmitting to the appropriate services.
What are the entry requirements for a Despatcher (Emergency Services)?
Academic qualifications may not be required. On-the-job training is provided.