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 package per deployment plus £1,500 Operational Training Supplement; Benefits: 23 days holiday, company matched pension, life assurance, Cycle2Work scheme, 15 weeks paid parental leave
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
respond to and fight fires
rescue from military aircraft
first response to emergencies
support operations and exercises
trained to use specialised vehicles
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 of Grade C or 4 to 5 in GCSE English Language and Mathematics
current full driving license
fit enough to complete training
meet health standards
pass Situational and Behavioural tests
Work Rights
UK or Republic of Ireland citizen, dual nationality, or Commonwealth citizen from birth; 5 years UK residency (minimum 3 years considered)