Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - Raf Benson

Capita

Wallingford, United Kingdom
Base: £30,954 increasing to £34,823 py; bonus/equi...
Deploy overseas for 4 months at a time
Respond to and fight fires in uk
Rescue from military aircraft
Sponsored Reserves are crucial in providing Defence with a mission-critical service which enables the military to operate in the UK, overseas and on operations

Job Summary

  • Sponsored Reserves are crucial in providing Defence with a mission-critical service which enables the military to operate in the UK, overseas and on operations.
  • The salary for this position is £30,954 increasing to £34,823 per annum once fully trained, plus a £7,000 remuneration package each time you deploy.
  • You will be part of the RAF Firefighter force responsible for Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability across the UK and overseas.

Matching Summary

Sponsored Reserves are crucial in providing Defence with a mission-critical service which enables the military to operate in the UK, overseas and on operations.

Salary

Base: £30,954 increasing to £34,823 per annum; Bonus/Equity: £7,000 deployment remuneration; Benefits: £1,500 Operational Training Supplement, 23 days holiday, company matched pension

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deploy overseas for 4 months at a time
  • Respond to and fight fires in UK
  • Rescue from military aircraft
  • Maintain and inspect specialised vehicles
  • Pass Situational and Behavioural tests

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to serving Royal Air Force
  • Inclusive and diverse workforce background
  • Courage, skills and commitment to serve

Key Requirements

  • UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship
  • Minimum Grade C or 4 in GCSE English and Maths
  • Current full driving license
  • Resided in UK for 5 years immediately preceding application
  • Meet health standards including eyesight and BMI

Work Rights

Must have UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship, or dual UK/other nationality passport, or Commonwealth citizen from birth

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