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Trainee Firefighter
Fire Service
About the role
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
Candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be taken forward in the recruitment process which will involve:
Due to operational requirements, unfortunately we are unable to offer flexibility in the dates of our physical and practical assessments.
After the live vacancy is filled, it is our intention to create a talent pool for future positions. Successful candidates will be placed on this list for 12 months and contacted if 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.
What you’ll be doing
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for a highly motivated individual who can use their initiative and work well as part of a team. Our ideal candidate will be confident and calm under pressure. The successful candidate will be required to work flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
The following items are essential for the role of Trainee Firefighter:
The following additional items are desirable, but not essential for the role:
Candidates must also be capable of achieving the following once in post. Edinburgh Airport will support you to achieve these:
What we’ll offer you
Why EDI?
We are Edinburgh Airport, where Scotland meets the world. The success of the airport comes down to our people, and you can help us deliver even more big days for our passengers and colleagues. The development of your career is important to us, and we’ll support and encourage this every step of the way. As a business we’re driven by our values – they’re at the core of our culture and everything we do. We’re looking for people who will demonstrate these values day-in, day-out. So if this sounds like you, apply now and get ready for your career to take off.
Building a diverse workforce that is inclusive and accessible to all is a priority for our business. As part of this journey, we are proud to be the first UK airport to be endorsed by WORK180. They only recognise great employers for all women. Find out about our policies on our WORK180 employer page.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to ensuring applicants with a disability can participate fully in our recruitment process. Please let us know in your application form if you require any adjustments, such as parking arrangements or alternative methods of communication.