Sponsored Reserve Firefighter — RAF Marham (Earn & Serve)

Capita PLC; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Deployment payment

23 days holiday (plus buy more)

Pension and life assurance

Cycle2Work scheme

Job summary

Capita PLC is recruiting for a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter at RAF Marham, offering a pathway through a Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship. The role blends civilian firefighting with military purpose, supporting Defence both in the UK and overseas.

No firefighting experience is required initially; the apprenticeship provides paid, earn-while-you-learn entry into a long-term career within a close-knit RAF-capable team.

Qualifications

• UK or RoI citizen, Commonwealth citizen from birth
• UK residency of 5 years (3 years in some cases)
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Meet fitness and medical standards including pre-joining tests
• Be prepared for background checks and assessments

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

Education

Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship

Job description

Capita PLC is recruiting for a Sponsored Reserve Firefighter at RAF Marham, offering a pathway through a Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship. The role blends civilian firefighting with military purpose, supporting Defence both in the UK and overseas.

No firefighting experience is required initially; the apprenticeship provides paid, earn-while-you-learn entry into a long-term career within a close-knit RAF-capable team.