Firefighting Specialist

1 day ago

Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom ENGINEERINGUK Full time
Emergency Response Career Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual to join our team as a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter at RAF Coningsby.

As part of the RAF Firefighter force, you will provide critical support in responding to emergencies and fighting fires across the UK and overseas.

You will also be responsible for rescuing from military aircraft and providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel.

Additionally, you will be required to deploy overseas for 4 months at a time, followed by 16 months in the UK before being redeployed.

About the Role
  • Provide 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 first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assist in providing fire safety awareness
  • Support operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments

Requirements:

  • 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 application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered)
  • Minimum 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
  • Fitness tests include Selection Fitness Test, and Pre-Joining Fitness Test or Pre-recruit Training Course
  • Health requirements must be met by all applicants

Benefits:

  • A competitive salary of £7,000 remuneration package each time you deploy, plus a £1,500 Operational Training Supplement
  • 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

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