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 reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318.
Location: Wallingford - RAF Benson, UK
Time Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
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