Firefighter Opportunity at Cornwall Airport Newquay

Cornwall Airport Newquay is one of the UK’s fastest-growing regional airports, connecting passengers to 20 destinations, with eight airlines, including six European destinations.

As a vital gateway for both business and leisure travel, we take pride in delivering all services in-house, ensuring a safe, seamless experience.

Home to Spaceport Cornwall, the UK’s first licensed spaceport, we are at the forefront of aviation and space innovation. Our commitment to safety and excellence was recognised nationally when we won the Small Airport category at the AirportsUK Health & Safety Awards 2024. With ongoing investments in infrastructure, including Next Generation Security, we continue to enhance operations and improve the passenger experience.

We’re looking for a dedicated firefighter to join our team and play a crucial role in keeping the airport safe and operational. If you’re passionate about safety, teamwork and working in a dynamic aviation environment, we’d love to hear from you.

The vacancy is open to candidates who are CAA qualified firefighters.

Your duties will include:
•   Responding to requests for assistance in accordance with the company’s emergency plan.
•   Maintaining of personal fitness in accordance with departmental standards.
•   Report promptly to their immediate supervisor, all accidents, incidents, hazards, unsafe work situations, shortcomings in health and safety arrangements, whether or not personal injury has occurred.
•   Adhere to Company’s Health and Safety policy.
•   Undertake tasks requested by Supervisors/Managers.
•   Responsibly for ensuring you are familiar with Risk Assessments relating to the activity.
•   Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness in the workplace areas.

To find out more about the role please take a look at the person specification and role profile.

About you

We are looking for candidates who are/have:
•   Current, competent Firefighter holding a valid CAA qualification or Certificate of Competence for aviation firefighting.
•   Current, qualified Breathing Apparatus wearer
•   Experience of working in a Fire and Rescue Service
•   Ability to maintain competence in the workplace to National Occupational Standards
•   Be able to pass the company’s medical and fitness standards.
•   Good literacy and numeracy skills
•   Full UK driving licence.
•   LGV/Category C
•   Emergency Fire Appliance Driver
•   Ability to organise and prioritise.
•   Ability to use own initiative and self-motivate.
•   Capable of working under pressure
•   Flexible regarding work patterns

Desirable

• Hold a First Aid at Work Certificate
• Employment is subject to passing a Fire Service Medical.
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a Counter Terrorism Check and a five-year background check.

Our offer to you

• Salary: £ 35,494 rising to £38,119 over three years
• Working Hours: 42
• Contract Type: Permanent

Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:

• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
• Benefits platform including car scheme
• Holiday starting at 170 hours increasing with service up to 5 years plus Bank Holidays
• Flexible working hours, current family friendly shift pattern working 1 day on, 2 days off.
• Investment and support in your continuous training and development