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 fires and rescue from military aircraft
Maintain and inspect specialized vehicles and equipment
Sponsored Reserves provide mission-critical aerodrome and rescue firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas

Job Summary

  • Sponsored Reserves provide mission-critical aerodrome and rescue firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.
  • The role involves responding to emergencies on the Defence estate, fighting fires, and rescuing personnel from military aircraft.
  • Employees receive a salary increasing to £34,823 per annum plus a £7,000 remuneration package for each deployment.

Matching Summary

Sponsored Reserves provide mission-critical aerodrome and rescue firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.

Salary

Base: £30,954 increasing to £34,823 per annum; Bonus/Equity: £7,000 per deployment plus £1,500 Operational Training Supplement; Benefits: 23 days holiday, company matched pension, life assurance, Cycle2Work scheme

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Deploy overseas for 4 months at a time
  • Respond to fires and rescue from military aircraft
  • Maintain and inspect specialized vehicles and equipment

Nice-to-have

  • Commitment to serving the Royal Air Force
  • Willingness to work in challenging environments
  • Diverse background welcome application

Key Requirements

  • UK or Republic of Ireland citizenship
  • Resided in UK for 5 years immediately preceding application
  • GCSE Grade C/4 or equivalent in English and Maths
  • Current full driving license
  • Pass fitness tests including Selection Fitness Test
  • Meet health standards for eyesight and BMI

Work Rights

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

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