Capita Fire and Rescue Firefighter - RAF Spadeadam

Are you ready to be part of an elite team that safeguards lives and protects communities? We are on the lookout for the next generation of Firefighters who will not only defend people and assets but also ensure the strength and readiness of our military operations. Step into a role where every day brings the potential to save lives and make a real difference. Whether it responding to emergencies or assisting in perilous situations, your bravery and skills will help create safer environments for everyone. You will be required to attend training Monday-Friday at the Fire Service College in Moreton in Marsh, for 14 weeks. All training costs will be covered, including accommodation and travel expenses. Diversity statement As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from people who are female and/or are from Black, Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds Job title: Capita Fire and Rescue Firefighter - RAF Spadeadam Job Description: What you’ll be doing: Delivering focused prevention and protection activities Supporting with targeted fire safety campaigns, you will enhance public awareness of fire risks and emergency procedures. Be part of a skilled and professional emergency response team Responding to a range of incidents in order to reduce the impacts of an incident and restore normality as quickly as possible What we’re looking for: Have a good standard of physical fitness, which will be tested during the recruitment phase (Bleep Test - minimum of level 8.8 required, ladder and confined space drills as a minimum) To demonstrate good teamwork Strong communication skills Ability to work well under pressure and in challenging scenarios Have the right to work in the UK Be able to obtain Security Clearance Be prepared to undertake and pass academic assessments (English and/or Maths) and Situational and Behavioural tests during the recruitment phase, if required. About Defence Fire and Rescue Capita are creating a world class Fire and Rescue Service with the UK Ministry of Defence. We are game changing the future of firefighting within Defence with significant investment in technology, including the introduction of 128 state of the art fire fighting vehicles, and creating the conditions to provide Defence with a balanced approach to managing fire risk through an improved Prevention, Protection and Response strategy. We care about the safety of every firefighter, which is why we have invested in innovative training technology at our Fire Service College, providing state of the art scenario-based training in a realistic training environment. We are committed to our UK Armed Forces, just as we are to protecting our firefighters, whilst ensuring that Defence's operational capability is always supported. What in it for you? A salary of £28,618, rising to £32,195 once full competence is achieved following successful completion of the recruit course and a development portfolio 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice Auto-enrolment to our company pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform Joining an existing team Excellent training and development opportunities You’ll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in Capita. You’ll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple disciplines and sectors. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career, and we’ll provide the support you need to do just that. Our purpose is to create a better outcome for you. What we hope you’ll do next: Choose ‘Apply now’ to fill out our short application, so that we can find out more about you. Equal Opportunities At Capita, we’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer, we want to hear from you if you’d like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email reasonableadjustments@capita.com or call 07784 237318 and we’ll get back to you to discuss. For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer, please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process, please email our Talent Acquisition team - CPScareers@capita.com Location: Carlisle , United Kingdom Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent Capita is a consulting, transformation and digital services business. We deliver innovative solutions and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We're driven by our purpose: to create better outcomes – for our employees, clients and customers, suppliers and partners, investors, and society. We're committed to being a responsible business – in how we operate, serve society, respect our people and the environment, and deliver attractive returns to our investors. Every day we help millions of people, by delivering innovative solutions to transform and simplify the connections between businesses and customers, governments and citizens. We partner with clients and provide them with the insight and cutting-edge technologies that give time back, allowing them to focus on what they do best and making people lives easier and simpler. We operate in the UK, Europe, India and South Africa and currently have 55,000 talented people working in our three divisions: Capita Experience, Capita Public Service and Capita Portfolio.