Fire Apprentice

Reporting to the Crew Leader or Watch Manager, you will carry out the day-to-day activities required to maintain a fully effective Fire Service in order to save life and to protect property in line with company standards and licensing requirements Dealing with emergency situations in accordance with laid down regulations and procedures and undertaking firefighting duties as deemed necessary to save life and protect property Regularly communicating with and update the Sector or Incident Commander Efficiently mobilising resources required in responding to emergency incidents Maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external bodies by applying the agreed policies, procedures and working practices when attending domestic or major Aircraft incidents Proposing recommendations for improvements to ensure an effective and integrated response to emergency situations Maintaining the required level of professional competence as specified by the regulator in accordance with CAP 699 to uphold the airport licence Maintaining equipment for operational readiness to specified standards to meet internal and external audit requirements Promoting and adopting safe working practices and ensuring that PPE and operational kit is fit for purpose, whilst working and complying with all safety management systems

Training:
Apprentices will attend an 10-week residential course, Monday to Friday, at the Fire Service College in Moreton-on-the-Marsh, Gloucestershire Training will be a mix of practical and classroom-based learning, accommodation and meals will be provided The Level 3 Operational Firefighter program includes the internationally recognised Firefighter Foundation Development Programme (FFDP) from the Fire Service College (FSC)
Apprentice Firefighters will also be trained to Civil Aviation Authority standards to undertake operational firefighter duties at UK Airports - Aviation Firefighter Conversion (fireservicecollege.ac.uk)

Training Outcome:
Following successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will become an Aviation Firefighter

Employer Description:
Every year, London Stansted Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 190 destinations across the globe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, London Stansted Airport supports over 11,600 jobs onsite and generates around £7.75bn each year for the region. At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive.

Working Hours :
Shift pattern will be covering a 24 hour 365-day operation using a 12 hour duty shift pattern.

Skills:
Communication skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness