Capita Fire and Rescue Firefighter - Spadeadam in Carlisle

Are you ready to be part of an elite team that safeguards lives and protects communities? We are on the lookout for the next generation of Firefighters who will not only defend people and assets but also ensure the strength and readiness of our military operations. Step into a role where every day brings the potential to save lives and make a real difference. Whether it’s responding to emergencies or assisting in perilous situations, your bravery and skills will help create safer environments for everyone.

For this role, you will be required to attend training Monday-Friday at the Fire Service College in Moreton in Marsh, for 14 weeks. All training costs will be covered, including accommodation and travel expenses. We can also consider eligible candidates for an Operational Firefighter Level 3 Apprenticeship - a paid, earn while you learn route into a rewarding fire and rescue career.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds.

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering focused prevention and protection activities.
• Supporting with targeted fire safety campaigns, you will enhance public awareness of fire risks and emergency procedures.
• Be part of a skilled and professional emergency response team.
• Responding to a range of incidents in order to reduce the impacts of an incident and restore normality as quickly as possible.

What we’re looking for:

• Have a good standard of physical fitness, which will be tested during the recruitment phase (Bleep Test - minimum of level 8.8 required, ladder and confined space drills as a minimum).
• To demonstrate good teamwork.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in challenging scenarios.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Be able to obtain Security Clearance.
• Be prepared to undertake and pass academic assessments (English and/or Maths) and Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase, if required.

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.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of 29,763, rising to 33,483 once full competence is achieved following successful completion of the recruit course and/or a development portfolio.
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice.
• Auto enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks...and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle - from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology.
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform.
• Joining an existing team.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.

Join us and discover a career with purpose.

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process.