Sponsored Reserve Firefighter

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**Job title**:
Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Waddington

**_As part of Capita Fire and Rescue’s Whole Force Approach in supporting the MOD to deliver its mission in true partnership. We are now recruiting Firefighter’s who as part of their role will also be Royal Air Force Firefighter Sponsored Reserves. This is the first Sponsored Reserves recruitment campaign of its kind for RAF reserve firefighters. _**

**What being a Sponsored Reserve includes**

This unique role is an opportunity to get the best of both world by combining a civilian and a military career. Serving alongside Regular colleague you will be making a valuable contribution to Defence operations

**What you’ll be doing**

As a Capita Fire and Rescue Firefighter you will be part of the RAF Firefighter force which provides the deployable Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence in the UK and overseas. When in the UK your role will be to maintain immediate readiness to respond to fight fires and effect rescue from military aircraft. You will also provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assist in providing fire safety awareness to Station personnel.

As the deployable arm for Defence, you will be required to deploy in the UK and overseas to support operations and exercises in potentially austere environments. You will be trained to use highly specialised vehicles and equipment including the new Defence capability of High Reach Extendable Turrets. You will work in a close-knit team on the aerodrome and your daily tasks will include ensuring that specialised vehicles and equipment are tested and inspected whilst also maintaining and honing your professional firefighter skills.

**Locations we are recruiting Firefighter SRs into the following locations**:
**South**
- RAF Benson - Oxfordshire
- RAF Brize Norton - Oxfordshire
- RAF Odiham - Hampshire
- RAF Northolt - Ruislip, Middlesex London

**Central**
- RAF Coningsby - Lincolnshire
- RAF Waddington - Lincolnshire
- RAF Marham - Norfolk

**North**
- RAF Lossiemouth - Morayshire

**What we’re looking for**:
Capita Fire and Rescue is looking to recruit from the armed forces as well as civilians with and without previous firefighting experience.

To be eligible you must:

- You must have a minimum of GCSEs at Grade C (Grade 4 to 5 with effect from Aug 17) or equivalent in English language and Mathematics or SCE Standard Grades at Grade 3 in English and Mathematics or equivalent. Current full driving licence is also required
- All applicants are required to complete background checks, including:

- Declare any previous spent and unspent convictions
- Check eligibility under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 through this summary of its provisions
- Undergo a basic background check to obtain Security Check level clearance
- There are three main health requirements that 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.
- Have and maintain high standards, whilst demonstrating good teamwork and strong communication skills
- Work well under pressure and in challenging scenarios
- Be prepared to undertake and pass Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase.

Please follow the link below to view full detail of the eligibility criteria:
**About Defence Fire and Rescue**

Capita are creating a world class Fire and Rescue Service with the UK Ministry of Defence. We are game changing the future of firefighting within Defence with significant investment in technology, including the introduction of 128 state of the art fire fighting vehicles, and creating the conditions to provide Defence with a balanced approach to managing fire risk through an improved Prevention, Protection and Response strategy. We care about the safety of every firefighter, which is why we have invested in innovative training technology at our Fire Service College, providing state of the art scenario-based training in a realistic training environment. We are committed to our UK Armed Forces, just as we are to protecting our firefighters, whilst ensuring that Defence's operational capability is always supported.

Capita is a long-standing member of the Armed Forces Covenant and was awarded Gold member status in the Employer Recognition Scheme in 2021 in recognition of the support we offer our Reserves and Veterans. Encouraging and aiding the recruitment of Reserves is a key part of Capita’s commitment to the Covenant.

We are an inclusive employer and seek to offer opportunities to all parts of society.

**What’s in it for you?**
- A great starting salary of £25,841 increasing to £29,071 when achieving full development and competency within CFR.
- Each time you deploy you will receive a rewarding deployment remuneration package
- As a Sponsored Reserve you will qualify for an Operational Training Supplement (OTS) payment of £1500 if you satis