Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Coningsby

CapitaLincoln, NE
86d£28,618 - £32,195

About The Position

As a Sponsored Reserve, you will be required to be deployed overseas, for 4 months at a time, followed by 16 months in the UK before being redeployed. Sponsored Reserves are crucial in providing Defence with a mission-critical service which enables the military to operate in the UK, overseas and on operations.

Requirements

  • Must be a citizen of the UK or Republic of Ireland, holder of a dual UK/other nationality passport, or have been a Commonwealth citizen from birth.
  • Resided in the UK for 5 years immediately preceding your application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered).
  • Have a minimum of Grade C or 4 to 5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics, or SCE Standard Grade 3 in English and Maths or equivalent.
  • Must have a current full driving license.
  • Fit enough to complete initial and specialist training and perform the role effectively.
  • Meet health requirements (Body Mass Index, eyesight, and medical conditions that may preclude entry into the RAF reserves).
  • Prepared to undertake and pass Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase and complete all background checks.

Responsibilities

  • Be part of the RAF Firefighter force which provides the Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.
  • Respond to and fight fires in the UK, as well as rescue from military aircraft.
  • Provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assist in providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel.
  • Support operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments when deployed in the UK and overseas.
  • Use highly specialised vehicles and equipment.
  • Ensure that specialised vehicles and equipment are tested and inspected while maintaining and honing professional firefighter skills.

Benefits

  • Salary of £28,618 increasing to £32,195 per annum once fully trained.
  • £7,000 remuneration package each time you deploy.
  • £1,500 Operational Training Supplement (if you achieve the required annual training obligation as specified for the RAF).
  • A full training programme to ensure you can do your job safely and to the best of your ability.
  • 23 days holiday with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
  • Company matched pension.
  • Life assurance.
  • Cycle2Work scheme.
  • 15 weeks' fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
  • Access to all Capita's Employee Network Groups (ENGs) covering all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Administrative and Support Services

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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