Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - Purpose & Training

Capita; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary

Deployment payments

Pension and life cover

23 days holiday

Cycle2Work scheme

Job summary

Capita in the UK is advertising a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter position for RAF Marham. You will join a mission‑critical Defence support team, responding to incidents, working with RAF personnel and specialist equipment, and growing through a paid, earn‑while‑learn Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship path offers structured training and real responsibilities, with deployment, overseas assignments, and a clear career progression within Defence operations.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK or ROI and related citizenship rules.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Must meet fitness and medical standards for the role.
• Prepared for background checks and assessments.
• Demonstrate commitment and potential to succeed in a demanding but rewarding role.

Responsibilities

• Respond to real incidents in high‑pressure environments.
• Work with specialist equipment and RAF teams.
• Support Defence operations in the UK and overseas.
• Be part of a close‑knit, professional team.

Skills

Citizenship eligibility

UK driving licence

Fitness standards

Background checks

Commitment/potential to succeed

Education

Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship

Job description

Capita in the UK is advertising a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter position for RAF Marham. You will join a mission‑critical Defence support team, responding to incidents, working with RAF personnel and specialist equipment, and growing through a paid, earn‑while‑learn Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship path offers structured training and real responsibilities, with deployment, overseas assignments, and a clear career progression within Defence operations.