Job Description
Are you a team player looking for a challenging role, undertaking worthwhile work in the heart of your community? Do you want to develop a career with access to training and the ability to gain qualifications? Do you want a role that’s more varied than 9-5 and feel able to rise to the challenge day or night? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you to join us in one of our 11 unique Airport locations.
We offer a great benefits package and training package. Key benefits include:
· Shift allowance
· Weekend premiums
· Generous annual leave allowance of 28.5 days plus 8 recognised public holidays (pro rata) - increasing to 33.5 days (pro rata) after 5 years’ service;
· Membership in an excellent defined‑benefit pension scheme through the Dundee City Council Local Government Pension Scheme (Tayside Pension Fund).
· Employee Assistance Programme;
· Gym facilities in each fire station with allocated time during your working week to maintain your fitness levels.
When you start you’ll undertake a comprehensive training package which is just the beginning of your career long learning - there are lots of great opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
The work you’ll do is varied and interesting – the role of an Airport Fire Fighter ranges from inspecting runways, de-icing aircraft, grass cutting, marshalling and record keeping to responding to emergency calls. Being prepared at all times is crucial so you’ll take part in regular training and emergency planning and response activities. At some of our locations you may also need to undertake water or mud rescues.
Some key things you need to know:
· You’ll regularly drive vehicles - so must have a full and current driving license;
· After training, you’ll also hold an LGV license – so you need to be 18 or over within the next 3 months;
· This is a physical role so you need to have a good level of fitness and health – which you’ll need to maintain throughout your career with us;
· This job requires contact with vulnerable groups; therefore, you will be required to obtain PVG Scheme membership prior to your commencement of employment at DAL.
It’s really important that you have a flexible approach and attitude to your work, are willing to work shifts, including weekends and be prepared to do occasional short-term detachments in other airports.
You’ll be joining a great team who can offer you a career in the Airport Fire Service – apply online today.
Closing date for all applications is midnight on 30 April 2026.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
Fitness Testing will take place on 20 May 2026
Interviews will take place between 21 – 25 May 2026.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and equality of opportunity at all our airports. We have made a positive commitment to employing disabled people and aim to provide support to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and their employment.
In support of our commitment to the Gaelic language and culture, as demonstrated in our Gaelic Language Plan, we welcome applications from those with Gaelic language skills.
Please note that all salaries are subject to review through the Company’s evaluation process.