Fireman

Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Odiham page is loaded Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Odiham
Apply remote type Office Based locations Hook - RAF Odiham time type Full time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago job requisition id 10097715 Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career that combines civilian and military firefighting? Please note that the start dates for these positions are dependent on successful completion of various assessments and course availability at the Fire Service College. 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. 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 .
You’ll be part of the RAF Firefighter force which provides the Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.
You’ll be ready to respond to and fight fires in the UK, as well as rescue from military aircraft.
You’ll provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assist in providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel.
When deployed in the UK and overseas, you’ll be required to support operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments.
You 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. You should have 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.
You’ll need to have a current full driving license.
You’ll need to be fit enough to complete initial and specialist training and perform your role effectively. Fitness tests include Selection Fitness Test, and Pre-Joining Fitness Test or Pre-recruit Training Course – the requirements for these tests vary according to role, age, and gender.
Health requirements must be met by all applicants (Body Mass Index, eyesight, and medical conditions that may preclude entry into the RAF reserves) – disqualifying factors are considered.
About Capita Fire & Rescue (CFR):
Here at Capita, we’re changing the future of firefighting and creating a world class Fire and Rescue Service with the UK Ministry of Defence.
Through transformation, innovation and expertise, CFR is a high-performing fire and rescue service which enhances the safety of firefighters and customers and protects their critical assets.
You will also receive a £7,000 remuneration package each time you deploy, plus a £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, a company matched pension, life assurance, Cycle2Work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, and many more benefits.
~ Access to all Capita’s Employee Network Groups (ENGs) covering all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

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