Capita Fire and Rescue - Firefighter - RAF Leuchars

Capita; ST Andrews; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire and rescue service in St Andrews seeks a Firefighter to join their team. Responsibilities include prevention activities, emergency response, and supporting community safety. Candidates should possess strong physical fitness, teamwork, and communication skills. The role offers a salary starting at £29,763, increasing to £33,483 upon full competence. Comprehensive training is provided, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Salary rising after training

23 days’ holiday, rising to 27

Paid volunteering opportunities

Comprehensive employee benefits

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Good standard of physical fitness required.
• Demonstrate teamwork and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in challenging scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Deliver focused prevention and protection activities.
• Support targeted fire safety campaigns.
• Be part of a professional emergency response team.
• Respond to incidents to reduce impacts.

Skills

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Right to work in the UK

Job description

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Capita Fire and Rescue - Firefighter - RAF Leuchars

Apply remote type Office Based locations St Andrews Dundee Edinburgh time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday time left to apply End Date: August 12, 2025 (15 days left to apply) job requisition id 10112793 Are you ready to be part of an elite team that safeguards lives and protects communities?

We are on the lookout for the next generation of Firefighters who will not only defend people and assets but also ensure the strength and readiness of our military operations.

Step into a role where every day brings the potential to save lives and make a real difference. Whether it’s responding to emergencies or assisting in perilous situations, your bravery and skills will help create safer environments for everyone.

You will be required to attend training Monday-Friday at the Fire Service College in Moreton in Marsh, for 14 weeks. All training costs will be covered, including accommodation and travel expenses.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds

Job title:

Capita Fire and Rescue - Firefighter - RAF Leuchars

Job Description:

What you’ll be doing:

• Delivering focused prevention and protection activities
• Supporting with targeted fire safety campaigns, you will enhance public awareness of fire risks and emergency procedures.
• Be part of a skilled and professional emergency response team
• Responding to a range of incidents in order to reduce the impacts of an incident and restore normality as quickly as possible

What we’re looking for:

• Have a good standard of physical fitness, which will be tested during the recruitment phase (Bleep Test - minimum of level 8.8 required, ladder and confined space drills as a minimum)
• To demonstrate good teamwork
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and in challenging scenarios
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Be able to obtain Security Clearance
• Be prepared to undertake and pass academic assessments (English and/or Maths) and Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase, if required.

About Defence Fire and Rescue

Capita are creating a world class Fire and Rescue Service with the UK Ministry of Defence. We are game changing the future of firefighting within Defence withsignificant investment in technology, including the introduction of 128 state of the art fire fighting vehicles, and creating the conditions to provide Defence with a balanced approach to managing fire risk through an improved Prevention, Protection and Response strategy. We care about the safety of every firefighter, which is why we have invested in innovative training technology at our Fire Service College, providing state of the art scenario-based training in a realistic training environment. We are committed to our UK Armed Forces, just as we are to protecting our firefighters, whilst ensuring that Defence's operational capability is always supported.

What’s in it for you?

• A salary of £29,763, rising to £33,483 once full competence is achieved following successful completion of the recruit course and a development portfolio
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform
• Joining an existing team
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Unlock Your Potential with Capita

At Capita, your career can take you wherever your ambition leads. You'll become part of a diverse network of talented, forward-thinking professionals working across a wide range of disciplines and sectors. We’re committed to your growth — offering exciting opportunities to expand your skills, explore new paths, and advance your career.

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What we hope you’ll do next:

Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you.

Equal Opportunities

At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email [e-mail] or call 07784 237318and we’ll get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.

If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - [e-mail]

Location:

St Andrews

,

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

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