Trainee Firefighter

The Edinburgh Airport Fire and Rescue Service plays a vital role in ensuring the safety of our airport.

They are a group of highly skilled and experienced firefighters, trained to the highest possible standard who provide emergency support to passengers, the airport community and staff at Edinburgh Airport. Working in the team is varied - from responding quickly to incidents on the airfield to first aid emergencies or simulating these scenarios in our dedicated training facility.

We’re looking for Trainee Fire Fighters to join this team, supporting us to maintain a fully effective Emergency Fire and Rescue Service. The Airport Fire Service is for individuals who are enthusiastic, willing to maximise their talent and sustain high performance. The training can be challenging, but being part of the team is the reward.

About the recruitment process

We are recruiting during 2024. Candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to commence the recruitment process which will involve:

• Written assessment
• Practical assessment
• Physical assessment
• Face-to-face interview
• Pre-employment medical checks (subject to successful interview)
• Reference checks

If there are no positions immediately available, you will be placed on our hold list for 12 months and contacted when a position becomes available.

Applicants should be aware that due to the number of stages involved, the recruitment process is likely to take up to several months.

• Deal with emergency situations in accordance with specified regulations/procedures in order to save life and protect property
• Efficiently mobilise the resources required to respond to emergency incidents
• Build and sustain effective working relationships with internal and external partners to ensure an effective integrated response to emergency situations and promote a professional image of Edinburgh Airport
• Maintain required level of competencies as specified by the regulator in order to uphold the airport licence
• Maintain equipment for operational readiness to specified standards in order to meet internal and external audit requirements
• Prioritise health, safety and the environment at all times by adopting safe working practices for yourself, colleagues and customers. You’ll be responsible for both your own and team compliance with company health and safety policies
• Comply with all legal and statutory obligations applicable to this role
• Ensure that any systems and procedures introduced by the Company are effectively implemented and adhered to
• Actively participate in projects and carry out any other duties outside your standard remit to promote your own personal development, or as may be reasonably required by the Company