Sponsored Reserve Firefighter

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter at RAF Brize Norton. As a key member of our fire and rescue service, you will play a critical role in providing emergency response and fire safety services to the Defence estate.

• Respond to and fight fires in the UK and overseas, utilizing highly specialized vehicles and equipment.
• Provide 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, both in the UK and overseas.
• Maintain and hone your professional firefighter skills, ensuring that specialized vehicles and equipment are tested and inspected on a daily basis.

• Citizenship of the UK or Republic of Ireland, or holder of a dual UK/other nationality passport.
• Residency in the UK for 5 years immediately preceding application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered).
• 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.
• Current full driving license.
• Physical fitness to complete initial and specialist training, and perform the role effectively.
• Meet health requirements, including Body Mass Index, eyesight, and medical conditions that may preclude entry into the RAF reserves.
• Pass Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase and complete all background checks.

• A competitive salary of £28,618 increasing to £32,195 per annum once fully trained.
• 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 comprehensive training program 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.