Job Description

Upcoming Aviation / Industrial Fire Fighter Vacancies

We are planning for upcoming vacancies to prepare for a number of roles that will become available during 2025 / 2026.

We are running a recruitment drive to look for potential firefighters to support the delivery of Rescue and Firefighting Services at Airbus / Hawarden Airport.

These exciting roles in a unique environment involving all fire activities at our site at Airbus / Hawarden Airport a Cat 7 airport, provide a fantastic opportunity for personal and career development in the aviation sector.

The ideal candidate will have:

Reliability and motivation. Well-developed organisational and interpersonal skills. Ability to accept responsibility and work to defined deadlines. Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changings situations or demands of the job. The capability and confidence to take the lead and put themselves / ideas forward. The ability to work as a team to support others. The ability to work on own initiative and perform well under pressure. The ability to build and maintain strong, effective working relationships across the business and influence key stakeholders.

All selected candidates will be expected to undertake each stage of the recruitment process on the dates below. Please note that dates may be subject to change due to operational requirements:

Stage 1: Be prepared to undertake and pass academic online assessments (Literacy & Numeracy)

17 September 2025

: Stage 2 & 3: Practical selection tests and Competency based interview. Once position is offered a medical & Chester Step test will be arranged with our Occupational Health provider once position is offered to successful candidate
If you are looking to start or advance your career but have some or no experience, we offer comprehensive external training programs, including initial and bridging courses, to help you gain the necessary skills and knowledge.

Please note that all successful candidates will be required to enter into a Training Agreement.

Key Points:

Initial and Bridging Courses:

Access high-quality training programs designed to provide foundational skills or bridge existing knowledge gaps.

Training Agreement:

Successful candidates will need to sign a Training Agreement to participate in these external training opportunities.

Skill Development:

We are committed to supporting your growth and career advancement, regardless of your current level of experience.
Join our team and take advantage of these valuable external training opportunities to build a successful career

Role Requirements:

Essential criteria for the Fire Fighter role would be:

Have the right to work in the UK Must have a valid UK Full Driving Licence Meets CAA/Falck medical standards

Desirable criteria:

Airport / Fire Fighter Experience LGV Licence (Although this is desirable, employment is conditional on completion during employment) First Aid at Work

The successful candidate will be required to maintain the following:

A required level of technical competencies as defined by Civil Aviation Authority and Falck Fire Services Be required to undertake security checks and references to gain Airside Security Clearance Attendance of training courses as agreed by the regulator and the Company Maintaining medical & physical fitness

About Us

What can Falck Fire Services offer you:

Competitive Salary Company Stakeholder Pension Scheme Option to enrol into Westfield Health Cash Plan (Deducted from your monthly salary) Life Assurance Cover (Death in Service) Free Site Parking On site gym Generous Holiday Entitlement Access to Cycle 2 Work Scheme via Halfords Falck Benefit Hub (provides discounts with 300+ retailers) Free Employee Assistance Programme via Legal & General Eligible to register for Blue Light Card Discount Account via Falck email account
If you are interested in applying for the position, please click the apply now button.

Falck Fire Services UK Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Closing date for applications: 29 August 2025.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 36,395.48 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site gym On-site parking Sick pay
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required) LGV Licence (preferred) First Aid Certification (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 29/08/2025