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About the Role

This role offers a unique opportunity to combine civilian firefighting with military purpose, supporting Defence operations in the UK and overseas. It's a chance to build a career where you will be trained, supported, and trusted to make a real difference as part of the RAF firefighter force.

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

Requirements

• 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

Location

• Middlesex, United Kingdom

Work Type

• Full time
• Permanent

Experience Level

• Entry level

Education Level

• Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship

Salary/Compensations

• £30,954 starting salary, rising to £34,823 once fully trained
• £7,000 deployment payment each time you deploy overseas
• £1,500 annual Operational Training Supplement (subject to criteria)

Benefits

• 23 days’ holiday, with the option to buy more
• Pension and life assurance
• 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave
• Access to wellbeing support and benefits, including the Cycle2Work scheme
• Opportunity to be part of employee networks that champion diversity, inclusion and belonging

About the Company

• Capita is committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone.
• We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer.

Equal Opportunity

• We particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds, as well as women and career-changers.
• We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us.
• We want to hear from you if you'd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process.
• For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website.