Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist

  • Red Dot Search UK Limited
  • City, Manchester
  • Jan 16, 2026
Full time Call Centre / CustomerService

Job Description

Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist

Location: Manchester City Centre (M2)
Salary: 32,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent Full-time On-site

This is a rare opportunity to move into a high-responsibility, safety-critical role at the cutting edge of transport technology.

Were recruiting for an Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist to support advanced vehicle operations in real time. You'll be the calm, decisive voice behind the scenes, helping resolve complex, fast-moving situations where safety is non-negotiable.

This role suits people from 999 / emergency services, control rooms, call handling, dispatch, or high-pressure operational environments who want something different without losing the seriousness or purpose of their work.

What you'll be doing: Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist

  • Providing real-time guidance during complex and unusual incidents

  • Supporting vehicles through restricted routes, obstructions and unexpected scenarios

  • Monitoring behaviour and stepping in where safety could be compromised

  • Making quick, balanced decisions under pressure

  • Communicating clearly during dynamic situations

  • Learning from incidents to help improve future responses

What were looking for: Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist

  • Minimum 1 year experience in emergency call handling, control room, dispatch or similar

  • Strong de-escalation and decision-making skills

  • Calm under pressure with excellent attention to detail

  • Confident communicator with a safety-first mindset

  • Comfortable working with multiple systems and new technology

  • Full UK driving licence with 3+ years driving experience and a clean record

  • Flexibility to support a 24/7 operation, including nights and holidays

What's on offer: Emergency Call Handler / Incident Response Specialist

  • 32,000 salary

  • Private medical, dental, life insurance & income protection

  • Company pension

  • 28 days holiday plus Birthday Leave

  • Referral incentive scheme

  • A genuinely meaningful role shaping the future of transport safety

Interested?
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation before applying.