Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Benson in Wallingford

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.

What you’ll be doing:

• 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.

What we’re looking for:

• 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 to 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.
• You’ll need to meet the health standards, including eyesight, body mass index and medical eligibility. Certain medical conditions may affect eligibility.
• You’ll need to be prepared to undertake and pass Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase and complete all background checks.

About Capita Fire & Rescue (CFR):

Capita is 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.

What’s in it for you:

• The salary for this position is £30,954 increasing to £34,823 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, Cycle2Work 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.

Equal Opportunities:

Capita is 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. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com

Location: Wallingford, United Kingdom

Time Type: Full time

Contract Type: Permanent