Trainee Firefighter

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Location Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Basis Full time

Location Doncaster Sheffield Airport 04/10/2026

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary Grade 6-8, £30,960.00 - £44,816.00 (plus 8.5% shift allowance)

Contractual hours 42

Basis Full time

Region Doncaster

Job category/type Transport/Traffic

Date posted 24/09/2026

Job reference REQ
24053

Attachment Selection Process (1).docx

Attachment JRS Trainee FF (1).docx

Attachment FD Application Form.docx

Attachment Trainee Firefighter Progression Criteria (1).docx

Based at:
Doncaster Sheffield Airport

Salary details:
Grade 6-8, £30,960.00 - £44,816.00 (plus 8.5% shift allowance)

Contract Type:
Permanent - Full time

Hours: 42

Flexible working arrangements:
Flexible working requests will be considered.

Closing date: 4 th October 2026

The role is subject to relevant aviation security checks.

Doncaster Sheffield Airport is in the process of reopening, marking an exciting new chapter, and we are now looking for Apprentice Firefighters to be part of this journey. This is a unique opportunity to join the Airport Fire & Rescue Service at a pivotal time, helping to build a modern, professional, and highly capable emergency response team that will underpin the safe and resilient operation of the airport from day one.

As an Apprentice Firefighter, you will train and develop to play a critical role in protecting passengers, staff, aircraft, and infrastructure, responding to a wide range of incidents while operating in a fast-paced, safety-critical aviation environment.

About the Role

Joining us as trainee firefighter is an opportunity to earn while you learn in one of the most rewarding professions. You’ll gain real experience from day one, supported by high‑quality training that builds the skills, knowledge and behaviours needed to progress in a fire and rescue career.

You will undertake the Level 3 Operational Firefighter Apprenticeship which is an excellent opportunity to gain new knowledge and skills as you work and train towards achieving competency as a firefighter.

The apprenticeship is designed by sector specialists and approved by Skills England. Each programme is built around an Apprenticeship Standard, which sets out the national requirements every apprentice must achieve.

You will combine rigorous training with practical operational duties, ensuring you develop the confidence and capability to become an firefighter.

To be eligible to apply for the apprenticeship you need to meet the following criteria:

• Be 18 or over at the time of employment.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Have lived in the UK or EEA for the past 3 years.
• Not already hold a qualification that duplicates the apprenticeship.
• Not be undertaking another qualification at the same time.
• Be able to apply the learning directly to your role within the Fire & Rescue Service.
• Require at least 50% new learning (determined via a Skills Scan).
• Level 2 in English and Maths and to be able to produce…