Capita Fire and Rescue Firefighter - Kineton in Rugby

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.

What you’ll be doing:

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

What we’re looking for:

• 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).
• Demonstrated good teamwork.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in challenging scenarios.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance.
• 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 firefighting 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 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 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.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.

Join us and discover a career with purpose.

Equal Opportunities:

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.