Firefighter

FIREFIGHTER
(40 HOURS PER WEEK, COMPETITIVE SALARY)

Are you a team player looking for a challenging role, undertaking worthwhile work in the heart of the Wick 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? Becoming a Firefighter at Wick Airport could be the right next career move for you.

Key information:

· The basic salary for this role begins at £23,690* whilst undergoing initial training, increasing to £24,815* following training and achievement of an HGV license. You will then progress by annual increments up to the grade maximum, £27,032*.

· This role requires you to work on a shift basis which includes weekends. When working on a shift basis, a shift premium applies at a rate of 12.5% along with a monthly weekend allowance, making the starting rate of pay circa. £29,640* per annum (increasing to a grade maximum of circa. £33,929*).

· In addition, you will be part of an on call roster and for every night you are rostered to be on call you will receive on call allowance and, if called out, additional pay. A higher hourly rate is applicable to any hours overtime worked.

*All pay and allowances are currently pending a pay award.

We offer a great benefits and training package, along with an excellent pension scheme.

When you start, you’ll undertake a comprehensive training package which is just the beginning of your career long learning. The work you’ll do is varied and interesting. Being prepared at all times is crucial so you’ll take part in regular training and emergency planning and response activities.

It’s really important that you have a flexible approach and attitude to your work and are willing to work a varied shift pattern which includes weekends. The emergency response nature of our work involves working “on call” at Wick Airport where you may be needed day or night to deal with an emergency.

Please note that the company is currently undertaking a job evaluation project and pay and grading system, all salaries are subject to review through this process.

For an informal discussion about any aspect of the role please contact Justin Kirby, Airport Fire Manager, 01955 607 575

You’ll be joining a great team who can offer you a career in the Airport Fire Service – apply online today. Closing date for applicants is 28th May 2023.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,690.00-£27,032.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person