Firefighter
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Position Overview & Specifications
Firefighter Operations Fixed Term at Dundee Airport
£23,690 - £27,032 - plus a number of allowances on top of basic salary
Are you a team player looking for a challenging career, 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 candidates competitive benefits and training package that includes:
· Generous annual leave allowance of 28.5 days plus 8 public holidays, increasing to 33.5 days after 5 years’ service;
· Excellent defined benefits pension scheme;
· Employee Assistance Programme for use by you and your family;
· Gym facilities in each fire station with allocated time during your working week to maintain your fitness levels.
Candidates must be 18 years or over within the next three months, with a full driving licence and a flexible approach to work as on call working may be required. Candidates must also have a good level of health and fitness to fulfil this physical role.
To join a great team offering a career in the fire service, apply online today at Careers – Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (hial.co.uk)
Contact Andrew Lindsay on 01382 662230 or email: alindsay@hial.co.uk if you want to talk through the application process or want more information on the role.
Closing date is midnight on Sunday 30th April 2023. Fitness tests and interviews will take place at Dundee Airport week commencing 15th 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: £23,690.00-£27,032.00 per year
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Dundee, Dundee City: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 30/04/2023
Reference ID: REQ000118
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 £23,690 - £27,032 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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