Sponsored Reserve Firefighter: Serve Defence, Overseas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £30,954 rising to £34,

Deployment payments £7,000 each deploy

Operational Training Supplement £1,500

23 days’ holiday (+ buy/sell)

Pension and life assurance

Paid maternity/adoption/shared leave (

Cycle2Work scheme

Diversity and inclusion networks

Job summary

Capita seeks individuals for Sponsored Reserve Firefighter roles, combining civilian firefighting with military purpose. The program covers deployment overseas and UK assignments, and includes a four-month overseas pattern followed by 16 months in the UK, with training and support throughout.

Applicants should be prepared for selection, background checks and fitness assessments, and may join via the Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship route, earning while learning and gaining a long-term career

Qualifications

• Be a UK or Republic of Ireland citizen, dual national, or Commonwealth citizen from birth.
• Have lived in the UK for at least 5 years (in some cases, 3 years may be considered).
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Be able to meet the required fitness standards – including selection and pre‑joining tests.
• Meet the medical and health standards for the role, including eyesight and general fitness.
• Be prepared to complete situational and behavioural assessments, along with all required background checks.

Responsibilities

• Responding to real incidents in high-pressure environments.
• Working with RAF teams and specialist equipment.
• Supporting Defence operations in the UK and overseas.
• Be part of a close-knit, professional team.

Education

Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship

Job description

Capita seeks individuals for Sponsored Reserve Firefighter roles, combining civilian firefighting with military purpose. The program covers deployment overseas and UK assignments, and includes a four-month overseas pattern followed by 16 months in the UK, with training and support throughout.

Applicants should be prepared for selection, background checks and fitness assessments, and may join via the Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship route, earning while learning and gaining a long-term career