Skip to main content

This job has expired

Qualified Fire Fighter

Employer
London Gatwick Airport
Location
London Gatwick Airport, Gatwick
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
17 Apr 2023

View more

Sector
Aviation, Airport Services
Contract Type
Permanent

Job Details

Job Requirements

Airport Fire Fighter

Are you our next Airport Firefighter?
Gatwick Airport is currently looking to create a pool of qualified candidates for the role of Airport Firefighter to join our Rescue and Firefighting Services (RFFS) Team when positions become available.

If you're a Qualified Firefighter with relevant experience, we would love to hear from you!

What is the role?

Working as part of a close knit and highly motivated team, the airport fire fighters play a pivotal role in ensuring Gatwick has a fully effective Emergency Fire Service. In return, we provide a fantastic training programme to ensure we are constantly developing our people to be the best they can be!

What will you do?

You will form part of our professional Fire and Rescue Service, dealing with emergency situations such as Aircraft emergencies, medical emergencies and other incidents including road traffic collisions, fires, chemical incidents, and special service calls, both on and off the airport.
  • Undertake continuous development to ensure you maintain the required level of technical competence.
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships across the airport and wider community to ensure an effective integrated response to emergency situations.
  • Maintain all equipment for operational readiness.
  • Keep up to date with all relevant regulations to comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role.
  • Carry out roles that support the stable operation of Gatwick Airport during adverse weather conditions.
  • Comply with all AFS policy and procedures.

Do you have what we're looking for?
  • Hold a current Aviation Rescue Fire Fighting Service (RFFS) certificate of competence or currently working in either the Local Authority or Metropolitan Fire and Rescue Service (Whole time or On-Call) as a competent Firefighter (minimum rank)
  • Candidates who are looking for a long-term career in a fantastic environment
  • A team player
  • Physically fit and able with the ability to meet the required physical and medical standard
  • Dedicated with a flexible and “can do” approach
  • Ability to problem solve and work well under pressure
  • Prepared to push physical and mental boundaries when required
  • A valid full UK Driving Licence
  • A good standard of education particularly in the areas of English and Mathematics (GCSE or equivalent), as you will be required to undertake our literacy, numeracy & verbal reasoning assessments as part of our selection process

Beneficial
  • Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) Licence - Class C
  • First Aid at Work

What's it like to work here?

Our employees tell us that working here is something special. Everyone is looking to deliver what matters to our passengers. There is so much that makes air travel possible. No day is like another. Our employees enjoy a range of personal, health and financial benefits, including annual leave and high street discounts. We offer a performance-based bonus scheme and our people can request professional training to support them to Grow with Gatwick

We want our people to reflect our local community and the passengers we serve. We know we are all at our best when we feel comfortable and included. We want our people to feel like they can be who they want to be at work, and we work hard to provide them with the respect and flexibility to do so.

We aim to be an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer. We encourage and support our people to be their best. We seek different perspectives that redefine what's possible. Together we are a team.

Click apply and complete your application. We'll be in touch soon.

Company

Let's make time fly

Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop your career with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers.

Creating an enjoyable and effortless passenger experience

Our passengers are at the heart of everything we do. We've grown from a small flying club to the UK's second largest airport - serving over 46 million passengers in 2019. We're focused on making the journey through the airport as quick and smooth as possible - for every passenger. If this is your kind of challenge, join our team as we rebuild and grow for our passengers, people and local communities.

Inside Gatwick

We're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - the airport is a city that never sleeps.
Here's just some of the things you'll really enjoy:

BENEFITS - Your payslip is only part of the pacakge. At Gatwick we offer you health, travel and financial benefits

IN THE ACTION - You'll have a backstage pass to all the action. We encourage you to explore the airport and shadow other teams.

GIVING BACK - You'll have two days every year to support a cause that’s important to you and take part in our community programmes.

Grow your career with us

Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers.

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert