Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Benson

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

Job summary

Capita is seeking Sponsored Reserve Firefighters to provide essential firefighting services for the RAF. This role involves responding to emergencies, promoting fire safety, and operating specialized firefighting equipment. Successful candidates will receive comprehensive training and a competitive salary, with additional deployment remuneration.

Benefits

Full training

23 days holiday plus optional extra

Pension

Life assurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Parental leave

Qualifications

• UK or Republic of Ireland citizen, or Commonwealth citizen from birth.
• Resided in the UK for at least 3-5 years.
• Current full driving license.

Responsibilities

• Be part of the RAF Firefighter force providing firefighting capability.
• Respond to and fight fires, and provide first response to emergencies.
• Train to operate specialized vehicles and maintain equipment.

Skills

Good physical fitness

Fire safety awareness

Education

Minimum GCSE Grade C/4-5 in English and Maths

Job description

Capita Wallingford, England, United Kingdom

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Are you looking for an exciting and rewarding career that combines civilian and military firefighting? Do you have the courage, skills, and commitment to serve the Royal Air Force and the nation? If so, you might be interested in this opportunity to become a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter.

We are currently hiring for multiple positions across various locations. Please note that the start dates for these positions are dependent on successful completion of assessments and course availability at the Fire Service College. The application process can take several months.

Sponsored Reserves are crucial in providing Defence with a mission-critical service to enable military operations in the UK, overseas, and on operations.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, and other ethnic minority backgrounds. As a Sponsored Reserve, you will be required to be deployed overseas for 4 months at a time, followed by 16 months in the UK before redeployment.

What you'll be doing:

• Be part of the RAF Firefighter force providing Aerodrome & Rescue Firefighting capability to Defence across the UK and overseas.
• Respond to and fight fires in the UK, and rescue from military aircraft.
• Provide first response to emergencies on the Defence estate and promote fire safety awareness among Station personnel.
• Support operations and exercises in challenging environments when deployed in the UK and overseas.
• Train to operate highly specialised vehicles and equipment.
• Test, inspect, maintain vehicles and equipment, and develop your firefighter skills daily.

What we're looking for:

• UK or Republic of Ireland citizen, dual UK/other nationality passport holder, or Commonwealth citizen from birth. Resided in the UK for at least 3-5 years.
• Minimum GCSE Grade C/4-5 in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Current full driving license.
• Good physical fitness to undertake training and perform duties, including fitness tests.
• Meet health requirements (BMI, eyesight, medical conditions).
• Willing to undertake background checks and pass situational and behavioral assessments.

Here at Capita, we're transforming firefighting and creating a world-class Fire and Rescue Service with the UK Ministry of Defence.

Through innovation and expertise, CFR aims to enhance firefighter safety, protect assets, and improve service delivery.

What's in it for you:

• Salary starting at £28,618, rising to £32,195 after training completion.
• Deployment remuneration of £7,000 per deployment, plus a £1,500 Operational Training Supplement if training obligations are met.
• Benefits including full training, 23 days holiday (plus optional extra), pension, life assurance, Cycle2Work scheme, parental leave, and more.
• Access to Capita's Employee Network Groups supporting diversity and inclusion.

What to do next:

Click 'Apply now' to complete our application and tell us more about you.

We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, committed to inclusive hiring. For alternative formats or support, contact Iqbal at [e-mail] or call 07784 237318. For more info, visit the Capita Careers website. LI-Office