Firefighter

**Job Title**:Firefighter

**Location**:Warton - on site

**Salary**:£36,941 - £40186

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Respond to all emergency situations within the airport licensed area
- Perform routine tests and inspections in all rescue and firefighting services equipment
- Participate in mandatory and routine training sessions applicable to the Firefighter role
- Carry out mandatory assessments applicable to the Firefighter role
- Maintain personal training and competence
- Carry out station and other duties
- Communicate effectively with others, whilst treating people with dignity and respect regardless of their background or culture

**Essentials**:

- Recognised Firefighter qualification such as NVQ Level 3 Operational Firefighter or demonstrated competency as a Firefighter in either a recognised local authority or Aviation sector, CAP 699 or MOD
- GCSE in English, Maths and Science at Grade C or above or equivalent award
- A formally recognised Breathing Apparatus Wearer’s qualification
- Existing LGV (Large Goods Vehicle) Cat C Licence or willingness to pass LGV CAT C Licence course requirements once in the role
- Excellent standards of physical fitness and able to pass a full fire service medical
- Current First Aid certificate or equivalent
- Full UK driving licence

**Desirable**:

- Certificated Fire Extinguisher Maintenance and Fire Safety qualifications are desirable
- Working at Height & Confined Space
- Working in difficult environments i.e. mud rescue, water rescue awareness
- ERD (Emergency Response Driver)

**Benefits**:
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

**The Rescue and Firefighter Service** team**:
You will be a dedicated team player and demonstrate courage, positivity and resilience to changing circumstances and expectations. This role will provide you with the opportunity to work as an Operational Firefighter within a dynamic and exciting environment, and provide further career development on any pre-existing skillsets supported through a recognised rank structure within the department

**Why BAE Systems?**

**Closing Date**:7th October 2024