Reserve Firefighter - RAF Brize Norton

Job Title

Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Brize Norton

As a Sponsored Reserve, you will be required to be deployed overseas for 4 months at a time, followed by 16 months in the UK before being redeployed.

• You’ll be part of the RAF Firefighter force which provides the Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.
• You’ll be ready to respond to and fight fires in the UK, as well as rescue from military aircraft.
• You’ll provide a first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and assist in providing fire safety awareness to station personnel.
• When deployed in the UK and overseas, you’ll be required to support operations and exercises in potentially challenging environments.
• You’ll be trained to use highly specialised vehicles and equipment.
• Daily tasks will include ensuring that specialised vehicles and equipment are tested and inspected whilst also maintaining and honing your professional firefighter skills.

• You must be a citizen of the UK or Republic of Ireland, holder of a dual UK/other nationality passport, or have been a Commonwealth citizen from birth. You should have resided in the UK for 5 years immediately preceding your application (candidates with a minimum of 3 years will be considered).
• Have a minimum of Grade C or 4–5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics, or SCE Standard Grade 3 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• You’ll need to have a current full driving licence.
• You’ll need to be fit enough to complete initial and specialist training and perform your role effectively. Fitness tests include Selection Fitness Test, and Pre‑Joining Fitness Test or Pre‑recruit Training Course – the requirements for these tests vary according to role, age and gender.
• Health requirements 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.
• You’ll need to be prepared to undertake and pass Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase and complete all background checks.

Here at Capita, we’re changing the future of firefighting and creating a world‑class Fire and Rescue Service with the UK Ministry of Defence. Through transformation, innovation and expertise, CFR is a high‑performing fire and rescue service which enhances the safety of firefighters and customers and protects their critical assets.

The salary for this position is £29,763 increasing to £33,483 per annum once fully trained. You will also receive 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). In addition, you will enjoy benefits such as:

• A 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, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, and many more benefits.
• Access to all Capita’s Employee Network Groups (ENGs) covering all aspects of diversity and inclusion.

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Wallingford, United Kingdom

Full time

Permanent