Why join Marshall in this role?
As an Airport Firefighter at Cambridge Airport, you'll play a vital role in keeping our airport safe while supporting a wide range of operational activities that ensure the smooth running of the airfield. This is far more than a traditional firefighting role—you'll also be involved in aircraft marshalling, baggage handling, wildlife hazard management, aircraft de-icing and towing, and seasonal airfield operations such as snow clearance. Working as part of a collaborative "One Team" culture, you'll deliver exceptional customer service, interacting professionally with flight crews, passengers, and customers while supporting colleagues across the airport to ensure every operation runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
Your responsibilities in this role include:
Provide a safe and effective rescue and firefighter service to those in need
Attend a variety of incidents including aircraft related emergencies and first aid calls
Maintain a high standard of competence by participating in a comprehensive on-station training program in addition to your attendance twice a year at the international fire training centre
Conduct educational visits from schools / scouts /brownies etc and explain the purpose of our service
Ensure consistently high standards of customer service are delivered at all times
Communicate with other airport teams to ensure a seamless delivery of customer service
Ensure that all provisions of the health and safety act at work, civil aviation authority directives and airport policies, procedures and regulations are maintained at all times
Carry out any reasonable task requested of you
Provide evidence through personal training records
Assist with routine test and inspections of fire service appliance and equipment
Maintain station administration documents for regulatory inspections
Provide assistance to disabled passengers or patients transported by air ambulance
Undertake aircraft marshalling and other ramp duties
Provide assistance in a wide range of safety related ground operation functions for example, wildlife hazard control, aircraft anti icing or snow clearing
Technical Competencies:
Education:
Experience:
Previous fire service experience
Previous airport experience in other areas
LGV Qualified
First aid qualified
IT skills in word, excel, PowerPoint
Additional local needs
Be able to successfully complete enhanced security checks
Physically fit and able to maintain physical standard to prescribed level
Ability to work early and late shifts as rostered to include unsociable hours
Competitive salary and remuneration package including, 27 days holiday, pension contributions matched up to 9%
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Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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