Capita Fire and Rescue Firefighter Hereford Garrison

A career with purpose. A team that has your back. Training that sets you up to succeed.

At Capita Fire and Rescue you dont need a traditional background to start a career in firefighting. Whether youre starting out or changing career if youre calm under pressure ready to learn and motivated to help others this could be the role for you.

Youll protect people support communities and help prevent risk all as part of a skilled team making a real difference every day.

As part of our commitment to building an inclusive and diverse workforce we would particularly welcome applications from people who are from Black Asian and other ethnic minority backgrounds as well as women and career-changers.

Application Closing Date: 18th June 2026

Job title:

Capita Fire and Rescue Firefighter - Hereford Garrison

Job Description:

Why this role could be for you

Theres no single route into firefighting and no one type of person who succeeds. We welcome applications from people with different experiences perspectives and career paths.

You dont need a traditional firefighting background. What matters most is your mindset your resilience your ability to work with others and your commitment to keeping people safe.

Whether youre returning to the workplace changing direction or looking for a career with more meaning well give you the training and support to build your confidence and develop the skills you need.

What youll be doing and where youll make an impact

As a Firefighter with Capita Fire and Rescue youll play a vital role supporting the UK Ministry of Defence helping to keep military bases personnel and critical operations safe.

This isnt a typical firefighting role. Youll be working in a unique environment where prevention protection and emergency response all come together to support Defence capability.

Your role will include:

• Responding to incidents and helping restore safety quickly and effectively

• Working closely with a professional emergency response team in a high-performing safety-critical environment

• Carrying out fire prevention and protection activities to reduce risk across Defence sites

• Supporting targeted safety campaigns that help protect people equipment and infrastructure

Youll be part of a modern Fire and Rescue Service that is shaping the future of firefighting within Defence supported by significant investment in state-of-the-art equipment including new firefighting vehicles and advanced scenario-based training at the Fire Service College.

Everything you do will directly contribute to keeping people safe and ensuring that Defence operations can continue without disruption.

Training and development

Youll receive full training over 14 weeks Monday to Friday at the Fire Service College in Moreton-in-Marsh.

Well cover the cost of your training including accommodation and travel so you can focus on learning building confidence and preparing for the role.

We welcome applications from both experienced firefighters and those who are completely new to the fire and rescue service.

Eligible candidates may also be considered for the:

Operational Firefighter Level 3 Apprenticeship

A paid earn-while-you-learn route into a long-term career in fire and rescue.

What were looking for

Were interested in people who can bring the right qualities to the role including:

• A good level of physical fitness (well support you to prepare for the required fitness assessments including bleep test ladder and confined space drills)

• Strong teamwork and the ability to support others

• Clear communication skills

• The ability to stay calm and make decisions under pressure

• The right to work in the UK and ability to obtain Security Clearance

• A willingness to complete academic (English/Maths) and situational/behavioural assessments if required

Whats in it for you

• Salary of 30954 rising to 34823 once full competence is achieved following successful completion of the recruit course and development portfolio

• 23 days holiday rising to 27 plus the option to buy additional leave

• Auto-enrolment pension life assurance cycle-to-work scheme and enhanced family leave

• Lifestyle benefits including retail travel and wellbeing discounts

• A paid volunteering day and access to inclusive employee networks

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What we hope youll do next:

Choose Apply now to fill out our short application so that we can find out more about you

Equal Opportunities

At Capita were committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. We want everyone to have the best chance of succeeding as they move through their application and start their career with us. We are an equal opportunity and Disability Confident employer; we want to hear from you if youd like to discuss any adjustments you might need during your recruitment process. Please email or calland well get back to you to discuss.

For more information about equal opportunities and the types of adjustments we can offer please visit the Capita Careers website. If you have a question that does not relate to adjustments during your recruitment process please email our Talent Acquisition team -

Location:

Hereford

United Kingdom

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent