Sponsored Reserve Firefighter — Serve UK & Overseas

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and life assurance

Cycle2Work scheme

23 days’ holiday

Job summary

Capita is recruiting for Sponsored Reserve Firefighter – RAF Brize Norton, a unique civilian role supporting Defence in the UK and overseas. You’ll train, be supported, and trusted to make a real difference as part of the RAF firefighting force, with a four-month overseas pattern and sixteen months in the UK.

This is a mission-critical service with a clear path into long-term career development, paid apprenticeship options where eligible, and a structured, purpose-driven environment within

Qualifications

• Be a UK or RoI citizen, dual national, or Commonwealth citizen from birth
• Have lived in the UK for at least 5 years (3 years may be considered)
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Meet fitness standards including selection and pre-joining tests
• Meet medical/health standards for the role including eyesight
• Be prepared to complete assessments and background checks

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

UK citizen

Full UK driving licence

Physically fit

Background checks

Job description

Capita is recruiting for Sponsored Reserve Firefighter – RAF Brize Norton, a unique civilian role supporting Defence in the UK and overseas. You’ll train, be supported, and trusted to make a real difference as part of the RAF firefighting force, with a four-month overseas pattern and sixteen months in the UK.

This is a mission-critical service with a clear path into long-term career development, paid apprenticeship options where eligible, and a structured, purpose-driven environment within