Job Description

Description

JOIN OUR RECRUITMENT TALENT POOL FOR THE AIRPORT RESCUE AND FIREFIGHTING TEAM

The purpose of a talent pool is to have successful candidates ready for the final stage of recruitment when a vacancy arises. We will hold your details and the stages of recruitment you have successfully passed for a period of 6 months. In rank order you'd be put forward for the final stage of recruitment when the next vacancy arises.

After the 6 month period, if you have remained in the talent pool, we will contact you to check whether you'd like to continue to be held in our talent pool, and if you do, we'll check if there is any information that you'd like to update with us.

THE ROLE

As an Airport Fire Fighter, you'll contribute to the development of airside safety by reducing the risk to passengers, the community and environment. Primarily we're here to protect and save people from fire and other hazards in the safest, most competent and effective manner. Whilst fighting fires is not an everyday occurrence, you could be called to any type of incident, either minor or major and we prepare ourselves for this with regular training being a big part of the role. In addition to training, we're also involved with supporting our integrated operations, provide on-site medical expertise, actively monitoring aviation safety, conducting runway surface inspections, wildlife management and perimeter security.

Of course, a good level of fitness and eyesight, along with a clean driving license and being able to obtain and maintain HGV, are essential. Initial training is intense, and your competence is continually assessed. We're interested in what you can bring to this team rather than what you've done in the past.

We operate on a 3 watch shift roster and standby basis and a high level of security clearance is a requirement for the role.

At this stage, this is an open recruitment campaign and we'll be undertaking the first review of received applications in early July. The assessment day will include a fitness test as well as various fire service related tasks. The fitness test will be a 20-metre bleep test to the level of 8.8.

If you'd like to hear more about this really exciting opportunity and talk informally about whether this is an option for you, please email Charlie or Phil on Charlie.dufeu@ports.je or phil.faulkner@ports.je.

Key Responsibilities

Engage in Airport Rescue Fire Fighter Service ("ARFFS") duties, adhere to instructions from Watch/Crew Managers and Leading Firefighters, to ensure operational effectiveness, and reduce harm to life and property. Respond to operational incidents and accidents, including aircraft emergencies, airport fire alarm activations, first aid calls, and airside incidents; ensure proper recording and reporting of occurrences to the Airport Operations Centre (APOC) and through the Airport Safety Management System (SMS). Undertake regular practical and theoretical training to ensure effectiveness and to maintain the competence of emergency provision in line with Civil Aviation and Fire Authority regulation. Operating a fire appliance and provide any additional support needed, including first aid, either independently or as instructed by the incident commander. Respond to operational incidents and accidents, including aircraft emergencies, airport fire alarm activations, first aid calls, and airside incidents; ensure proper recording and reporting of occurrences to the Airport Operations Centre (APOC) and through the Airport Safety Management System (SMS). Undertake regular practical and theoretical training to ensure effectiveness and to maintain the competence of emergency provision in line with Civil Aviation and Fire Authority regulation. Operating a fire appliance and provide any additional support needed, including first aid, either independently or as instructed by the incident commander. Conducting preventative fire inspections and emergency service provision in accordance with Company policies and procedures to reduce the risk of fire and injury across Jersey Airport. Conducting daily operational activities in accordance with Company policies and procedures to ensure the safety and compliance of the Airfield. Ensure personal fitness is upheld according to the Airport Maintenance of Competence programme. To support in ARFFS projects in continual improvement across process and procedures as directed by station management. Support in the delivery of external training courses. Create accurate station records, including ARFFS Watch Logs, equipment inspections, and incident reports. Ensure effective teamwork, motivation, and communication with all ARFFS personnel during daily duties, training, and emergency exercises. Any other reasonable task as requested by ARFFS Management.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Ability to obtain satisfactory high level security clearance such as, Counter Terrorism Clearance. Be able to acquire an Approved CAA Fire Fighter qualification. To be able to maintain required level of technical competency as a civil aviation fire fighter, regularly attend and simulate exercises in line with CAP699. To be able to complete Advanced Driving / Emergency Response Driver Training. Ability to obtain a Wildlife Hazard Management Qualification. Ability to obtain a Class 2 (HGV) Driving License Ability to obtain a Health and Safety Qualification Effective Communicator and motivated individual. The ability to perform tasks in complex and high-risk environments. Effective problem solver and finds opportunities for continuous improvement across the ARFFS functions. Committed in supporting in the personal development of self and team members. Effective writing skills for the generation of reports and supporting in the review and update of station documentation.

Benefits

At Ports of Jersey we have a company cash health plan scheme you are eligible to join from day one with benefits such as;GP 75 Dental 75 Optical 75 Dental accident 300 Physio/ acupuncture/ chiropractic 200 Diagnostic tests/ scans 300 Health assessment 100 Plus many more discounts (DW gym, discount spa vouchers etc.)
We offer free parking at all of our locations.



We also offer a pension scheme to those on permanent contracts, the main benefits of the scheme are as follows;5% employer contribution rate on basic salary plus shift Employees can make voluntary contributions and ports will match 1% for 1% up to an employer maximum matched contribution of 5% e.g. Employee opts to contribute 5% Ports will match this and the total employer contributions would become 10% You are eligible to join the pension scheme the month after successful completion of your probation Minimum joining age - 18 You are not able to join the pension scheme once you reach Government of Jersey state retirement age Cash sum payable to nominated beneficiary if the member dies in service

About Ports of Jersey

We are a 370+ strong team of air traffic controllers, coastguards, accountants, engineers, fire fighters, port operations, security specialists, pilots, project managers, technicians, passenger service agents and many, many more. We are tremendously conscientious people with enormous pride in serving our island.



We provide the connectivity that is critical to Jersey's economy and islanders' quality of life, whether to visit friends and relatives, to access specialist medical care and education, as well as to travel on holiday and business.

We keep the Island running, often without people even noticing us. Islanders depend on our lifeline freight links for the food we eat, the clothes we wear and the materials we build, furnish and heat our houses with.


At the same time, we have ambitious plans for the future. We are on schedule for the biggest capital investment since our incorporation, with plans to regenerate and transform the Harbour. Plans which will be built with our stakeholders and the community.

We're also planning to play our part in the biggest challenges of our lifetime: climate change and biodiversity loss. For anyone in the travel industry, a conversation about the subject is never going to be an easy one, but we're finalising an ambitious and authentic sustainability plan, to not only offset the emissions the links to Jersey create but to go much further. We're looking at initiatives that will truly make an impact, to our island and our planet. While also making a difference to our community.