Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Benson

Capita; Benson; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Capita as a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter at RAF Benson, where you will serve the Royal Air Force. This permanent role offers exciting deployment opportunities both in the UK and overseas, alongside comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and a path toward progression within the firefighting force.

Benefits

Deployment bonuses of £7,000

Operational training supplement of £1,500

Comprehensive training program

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Cycle2Work

Parental leave options

Qualifications

• Must have valid UK or Irish citizenship.
• Required to pass fitness tests.
• Health standards must be met.

Responsibilities

• Responding to and fighting fires, including aircraft rescue operations.
• Promoting fire safety awareness.
• Supporting operations during deployments.

Skills

Fitness to perform firefighting duties

Emergency response know-how

Fire safety awareness

Teamwork in challenging environments

Education

GCSEs or equivalent in English and Math (Grade C/4 or higher)

Job description

Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Benson

Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Benson

Apply now for this exciting opportunity to serve as a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter supporting the Royal Air Force at RAF Benson. This is a full-time, permanent position with postings across various locations, including Wallingford - RAF Benson, Oxford, Reading, and Slough. The application deadline is July 3, 2025.

As a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter, you will be deployed overseas for four months at a time, followed by 16 months in the UK. You will be part of the RAF Firefighter force, providing aerodrome and rescue firefighting capabilities both domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities include:

• Responding to and fighting fires in the UK and overseas, including aircraft rescue operations.
• Providing emergency response on the Defence estate and promoting fire safety awareness.
• Supporting operations and exercises in challenging environments during deployments.
• Using specialized vehicles and equipment, maintaining and testing firefighting gear.

Candidate requirements:

• UK or Irish citizenship, or Commonwealth citizenship, with residency in the UK for at least 3-5 years.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Math (Grade C/4 or higher).
• Valid full UK driving license.
• Fitness to undergo training and perform firefighting duties, including passing fitness tests.
• Health standards met, including eyesight and medical conditions.
• Willingness to undertake background checks and behavioral assessments.

Benefits:

The starting salary is £28,618, increasing to £32,195 upon full training. Deployment bonuses of £7,000 and an operational training supplement of £1,500 are provided. Additional benefits include comprehensive training, holiday entitlement, pension scheme, life assurance, Cycle2Work, and parental leave options.

Next steps:

Click ‘Apply now’ to submit your application. Capita is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accessibility support, contact [e-mail] or call 07784 237318.

Location: Wallingford - RAF Benson, UK

Time Type: Full-time

Contract Type: Permanent