Base: £29,763 increasing to £33,483; bonus/equity:...
Respond to and fight fires
Rescue from military aircraft
First response to emergencies
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 part of the RAF Firefighter force which provides the Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.
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 remuneration per deployment + £1,500 Operational Training Supplement; Benefits: 23 days holiday, company matched pension, life assurance, Cycle2Work, 15 weeks paid parental leave
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Respond to and fight fires
Rescue from military aircraft
First response to emergencies
Fire safety awareness
Support operations and exercises
Use specialised vehicles and equipment
Maintain professional firefighter skills
Nice-to-have
Courage, skills, and commitment
Inclusive and diverse workforce
Career with purpose
Key Requirements
UK or Republic of Ireland citizen
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 with 5 years UK residency