Career Details

Norwich Airport will be hosting a Recruitment Assessment Day on Wednesday 8th January 2024.

In order to considered for a place on the Assessment Day, we request that an up-to-date CV is sent to [email protected] by 12 noon on Tuesday 17^th December 2024.

Candidates will be notified via email on Tuesday 24^th December 2024 if they have been shortlisted to attend the assessment day. Please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date of the job vacancy.

Candidates invited to the Assessment Day will be requested to sit a written test incorporating Mathematics, Technological and Mechanical comprehension and a short dictation test followed by a practical involving hose running, ladder climb and crawl way exercise.

Take a look here to hear from a member of the Fire Team on the role.

The role of Firefighter at Norwich Airport is to carry out fire and rescue duties in an emergency situation. To undertake routine maintenance, test and inspections of firefighting equipment and protection systems. To undertake statutory examinations on a regular basis to enable the company to maintain compliance with CAA UK Reg 139/2014 (the UK Aerodromes Regulation).

Some of the key responsibilities of the Firefighter role include:

• To participate in fire and rescue duties, to follow instructions from senior officers; to ensure the effectiveness of the operation and minimise damage to life and property.
• Carry out special service duties such as dealing with fuel spillages; carry out snow clearance operations, airfield de-icing operations.
• Complete documentation, produce written reports in conjunction with operational duties and fire service procedures, maintain up to date records.
• Checking operational serviceability of domestic fire alarm systems, fire prevention/protection equipment as detailed by the Watch Commander.
• Undertake such specialist skills as required by the department, after training to ensure that the RFFS is stand alone and self-sufficient, e.g., Equipment test, inspection, and service programmes.
• Maintain up to date and accurate evidence of ongoing development of RFFS skills (CAP 699 competency), Individual Training Records and Operational Incident Files.
• To undertake any other task commensurate with the responsibilities and level of this post as reasonably requested.

Some of the certificates that are desirable but not essential include:

• Minimum EASA Approved Aviation Firefighters Certificate of Competence
• Breathing Apparatus Wearers Certificate
• First Aid at Work / Trauma Care Certificate HSE Approved
• LGV Class 2 driving licence

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

All prospective employees are required to produce documents to verify their entitlement to work in this country to comply with the Immigration Act, 2016. In addition, all foreign nationals are required to provide appropriate evidence of eligibility to work in the U.K. i.e., a work permit / visa, where applicable. The original of these must be produced at the interview stage.

Norwich Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer