Fire Fighter

MAG (Airports Group); Bentfield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous company pension scheme

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) at Stansted Airport is seeking an Aviation Firefighter to join the fire service team. You will deal with emergencies, fight fires and protect life and property, while maintaining regulatory competence and adhering to company standards.

Applicants must hold a valid UK driving licence, a CAA Fire Service certificate of competence (RFFS), and a minimum of 3 years’ aviation firefighting experience. LGV and First Aid at Work are advantageous; MAG offers a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Valid full UK driving licence.
• Current CAA Fire Service (RFFS) certificate required.
• Minimum 3 years’ aviation firefighting experience.

Responsibilities

• Deal with emergency situations in accordance with regulations and procedures.
• Maintain required technical competencies through courses and assessments.
• Efficiently mobilise resources for emergency incidents.
• Maintain PPE and equipment to ensure readiness and safety.
• Comply with health and safety policies and legal obligations.

Skills

UK Driving Licence

Physical fitness

Team coordination

Education

CAA Fire Service (RFFS) certificate

Tools

LGV Licence

Job description

• Recruitment hold list for future vacancies
• Salary –Operational duty £52,422 including 17.5% shift pay
  Fully developed in role (2 years min) £59,948 including 17.5% shift pay

Reporting to the Crew Leader and Watch Manager, this role will carry out daily activities to maintain an effective Fire Service in order to save life and to protect property in line with company standards and licensing requirements.

The Company

MAG is the country's largest airport group. We own Manchester, Stansted and East Midlands Airports. However, our airports are so much more than the place where your holiday starts! Behind the scenes thousands of MAG employees work tirelessly 24hrs a day, 7 days a week across numerous operational departments to ensure that our customers experience a seamless, enjoyable and safe travel experience.

The Role

• Deal with emergency situations in accordance with laid down regulations and procedures. Undertake fire fighting duties as deemed necessary to save life and protect property. Regularly communicate with and update the Sector or Incident Commander
• Maintain the required level of technical competencies as defined by Stansted Airport and as agreed by the regulator by attending courses, training and on the job assessments to uphold the airport licence
• Efficiently mobilise resources required in responding to emergency incidents
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external bodies by applying the agreed policies, procedures and working practices when attending domestic or major Aircraft incidents promoting a professional image of Stansted Airport. Provide feedback to the Crew Leader, Watch and/or Station Manager. Propose recommendations for improvement to ensure an effective and integrated response to emergency situations
• Maintain the required level of professional competence as specified by the regulator in accordance with CAP 699 to uphold the airport licence
• Maintain equipment for operational readiness to specified standards to meet internal and external audit requirements
• Promote and adopt safe working practices. To ensure that Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) and operational kit is fit for purpose, that self, colleagues and customers are not put at risk, and that health safety and the environment are given the highest priority in order to protect the business. Work and comply with all safety management systems introduced by the company
• Be responsible for personal and team compliance with Company Health and Safety Policies, ensuring safe working practices to minimise risk to self, work colleagues, customers and staff is minimised
• Comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role
• Participate in projects and working parties and to carry out any other duties that may be outside the standard remit for personal development, or as may be reasonably required by the Company
• Carry out any other duties as reasonably requested by the fire service management team including substituting within the fire service team when operationally required to do so

For this role, the successful candidate must have a valid full UK Driving Licence, be able to meet the required medical standard and pass entry tests, and subsequent fitness assessments. Hold a current Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Fire Service (RFFS) certificate of competence for a Fire Fighter. Minimum 3 years' service as an Aviation Firefighter.

A First Aid at Work and Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Licence are advantageous for this role. The successful candidate must be able to achieve an LGV licence and First Aid at Work qualification.

What we offer

Stansted is a large employer in the East of England and we can offer unparalleled career and development opportunities, with a generous company pension scheme.

Recruitment process

This Job advert will close on 30th November 2026

Initial applications will be assessed against minimum requirements, and any further attributes candidates can offer the position. If selected to progress, candidates will be offered an Interview and Physical selection test (further details will be provided to shortlisted candidates) between January 4th and 8th 2027

Successful candidates will be placed onto a hold list. Once a position becomes vacant, contact will be made with the individual for an up-to-date physical/medical followed by a job offer.