Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Coningsby

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.

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.

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.
• Have a current full driving license.
• Be 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).
• Be prepared to undertake and pass Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase and complete all background checks.

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.