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£32.52 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Ref GL-11673

Posted 17 days ago

£35 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

Edgware, Greater London

Ref GL-11631

Posted 17 days ago

£38 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Ref GL-11667

Posted 17 days ago

£41.42 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

Warwick, Warwickshire

Ref GL-11668

Posted 17 days ago

£32.52 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

Bournemouth, Bournemouth

Ref OR-3116

Posted 18 days ago

£24.59 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

Shropshire, Shropshire

Ref EM-4476

Posted 19 days ago

£36 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

England,

Ref EM-4493

Posted 19 days ago

£39 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

Halton, Northumberland

Ref EM-4473

Posted 22 days ago

£41.42 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

West Midlands, West Midlands

Ref EM-4483

Posted 22 days ago

£47.50 Per Hour

Full Time, Contract

Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight

Ref EM-4474

Posted 24 days ago

Frequently Asked Questions:

How many Despatcher (Emergency Services) jobs are available on Pertemps?

There are 1609 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.