Sponsored Reserve Firefighter - RAF Northolt

No firefighting experience? No problem.
You may be eligible for a Level 3 Firefighter Apprenticeship, a paid, earn-while-you-learn route into a long-term career.

If you’ve ever thought:
“I want to do something that matters.”
“I’m ready for a new challenge.”

This could be it.

What makes this different?

You’ll be part of a mission-critical service supporting Defence operations in the UK and overseas

• Responding to real incidents in high-pressure environments

• Working with specialist equipment and RAF teams

• Supporting Defence operations in the UK and overseas

• Be part of a close-knit, professional team

With a unique pattern of 4 months overseas, 16 months in the UK, you’ll have structure, variety and purpose.

Why join us?

• Build a long-term career

• Gain recognised training

• Earn while you learn through the apprenticeship route, if eligible

• Be part of something purposeful

• Join a team where your contribution matters every day

What you’ll need to join us

We’re looking for people with the right mindset, commitment and potential to succeed in a demanding but rewarding role. To apply, you’ll need to:

• 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 (we provide clear guidance to help you prepare)

• 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

What’s in it for you

This is a career that gives back in development, in purpose, and in the benefits that support you along the way:

• A starting salary of £30,954, rising to £34,823 once fully trained

• £7,000 deployment payment each time you deploy overseas

• An annual Operational Training Supplement of £1,500 (subject to criteria)

• 23 days’ holiday, with the option to buy more

• Pension and life assurance to support your future

• 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave

• Access to wellbeing support and benefits, including the Cycle2Work scheme

• The opportunity to be part of employee networks that champion diversity, inclusion and belonging

Ready for something different?

Bring your experience. Bring your potential.

We’ll help you build a career you can be proud of.