Fire Fighter

MAG; Uttlesford; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Job summary

MAG (Airports Group) Stansted is seeking an Aviation Firefighter to maintain an effective Fire Service in line with licensing requirements. You will respond to emergencies, maintain competencies, and mobilise resources to protect lives and property.

The role requires a valid UK driving licence, medical clearance, and a Civil Aviation Authority Fire Service certificate. Minimum 3 years as Aviation Firefighter is expected; First Aid at Work and LGV are advantageous.

Qualifications

• valid full UK driving licence
• meet required medical standard
• pass entry tests and fitness assessments
• CAA Fire Service (RFFS) certificate of competence
• minimum 3 years’ service as Aviation Firefighter
• First Aid at Work and LGV licence are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Deal with emergency situations and undertake firefighting duties to save lives and protect property
• Maintain technical competencies as defined by Stansted Airport and regulator
• Mobilise resources efficiently to respond to incidents
• Maintain professional relationships with internal and external bodies during incidents
• Uphold airport licence per CAP 699 and promote fire safety practices
• Ensure PPE and operational kit are fit for purpose and health and safety standards are met
• Comply with company health and safety policies and contribute to continuous improvement
• Participate in projects and carry out other duties as required by the fire service management

Skills

Emergency response

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

CAA Fire Service certificate

First Aid at Work

LGV Licence (advantage)

Job description

• 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.

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

We’re building something brilliant at MAG: a diverse team of Journey Makers who share our values and want to make a difference. We’re on a mission to be number one in our industry, and that takes talent in all its forms. With so many exciting roles across our airports and businesses, there’s space for your unique strengths to shine.

Whether this is your first role or your next big step, we want to hear from you – even if you don’t think you tick every box. What matters most is what you bring.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, just let us know. We’re committed to helping you perform at your best.

At MAG, every journey matters. Our Colleague Communities play a big part in that: Women’s Network, Embrace (Race & Ethnicity), Fly with Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mind Matters (Mental Health), PACT (Parents & Carers), RespectABILITY (Disability & Neurodiversity), and the CAVU Global ID&E Affinity Group.