Firefighter

Firefighter Kirkwall, Scotland

Highland & Islands Airports Limited
Full Time Kirkwall, Scotland 28707 - 35357 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

FIREFIGHTER – KIRKWALL AIRPORT

40 HOURS PER WEEK

COMPETITIVE SALARY

Are you a team player looking for a challenging role, undertaking worthwhile work in the heart of your 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?

  • Starting salary whilst undergoing initial training is £28,707
  • Once you have completed your initial training and gained an HGV driving license you will progress to £30,434
  • Further annual increments then apply to a maximum of £35,357
  • For every night you are rostered to be on call you will receive on call allowance and if called out, you’ll receive pay (at overtime rates where applicable).

We offer a great benefits and training package.

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. At Kirkwall you may also need to undertake water rescues.

It’s really important that you have a flexible approach and attitude to your work, are willing to work shifts, including weekends and be prepared to do occasional short-term detachments in other airports.  The emergency response nature of our work involves working “on call” at Kirkwall airport where you may be needed day or night to deal with an emergency.

For an informal discussion about any aspect of the role please contact Margaret MacRae, Airport Fire & Operations Manager, on 01856 886222.

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 4th May 2023.

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £28,707.00-£35,357.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

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

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/05/2023
Reference ID: Req000107

Firefighter
Highland & Islands Airports Limited

www.hial.co.uk
Inverness, United Kingdom
Inglis Lyon
Unknown / Non-Applicable
201 to 500 Employees
Government
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