Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - Raf Benson

Capita

Wallingford, United Kingdom
Base: £29,763 increasing to £33,483; bonus/equity:...
Aerodrome & rescue firefighting capability
Respond to and fight fires
Rescue from military aircraft
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

Job Summary

  • 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 trained to use highly specialised vehicles and equipment.
  • The salary for this position is £29,763 increasing to £33,483 per annum once fully trained.

Matching Summary

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.

Salary

Base: £29,763 increasing to £33,483; Bonus/Equity: £7,000 deployment remuneration + £1,500 Operational Training Supplement; Benefits: 23 days holiday, company matched pension, life assurance, Cycle2Work, 15 weeks paid parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability
  • Respond to and fight fires
  • Rescue from military aircraft
  • First response to emergencies
  • Support operations and exercises
  • Use highly specialised vehicles
  • Maintain professional firefighter skills

Nice-to-have

  • Courage, skills and commitment
  • Inclusive and diverse workforce
  • Career with purpose

Key Requirements

  • Citizen of UK or Republic of Ireland
  • Minimum Grade C/4-5 GCSE English/Maths
  • Current full driving license
  • Fit to complete training and perform role
  • Meet health standards (eyesight, BMI)
  • Pass Situational and Behavioural tests
  • Complete background checks

Work Rights

UK/Republic of Ireland citizenship or Commonwealth citizen from birth; 5 years UK residency (3 years considered)

Tailored Resume

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