Firefighter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a team player looking for a challenging role, undertaking worthwhile work in the heart of your community? Do you want a role that’s more varied than 9-5 and feel able to rise to the challenge day or night? If so, we have an amazing opportunity for you to join us in one of our 11 unique Airport locations.
We offer a great benefits including shift, weekend and on call allowances and training package, including excellent pension and annual leave.
You’ll take part in regular training and emergency planning and response activities. This is a physical role so you need a good level of fitness. You will need to hold a full driving license and after training, you will also hold an LGV license so must be 18 or over.
You will have a flexible approach and attitude to your work, be willing to work shifts, including weekends and be prepared to do occasional short-term detachments in other airports.
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 Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £22,140.00-£25,264.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Sick pay
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Req68
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Firefighter roles across Highland & Islands Airports Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,140 - £25,264 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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