Trainee Firefighter – Closing Date 10/4/2026

About the job

Glasgow Prestwick Airport Fire Service is seeking a dedicated, motivated, and safety driven individual to join our team as a Trainee Firefighter. In this critical role, you will be part of a highly skilled emergency response team committed to protecting life, safeguarding property, and ensuring the airport remains fully operational and compliant with all regulatory requirements. If you thrive under pressure, enjoy working as part of a team, and take pride in maintaining high professional standards, we want to hear from you. This is a permanent, full time role on a rotational shift basis including night working and weekend work and is based on-site Glasgow Prestwick Airport.

Key Duties and Responsibilities  

• Operational duties and fire-fighting response in line with competence training and qualification
• Completion of all tasks as required by senior officer(s) in a professional, efficient and effective manner
• To ensure an efficient approach to all operational incidents and Fire Service related issues
• Carry out the role of fire fighter at incidents/accidents and all other aspects of the roll as per qualification training syllabus and CAP699 role map
• If requested and where appropriate qualification is held, to temporarily act as Crew Commander and assume specific responsibilities on his/her behalf where required
• Respond as part of response compliment to emergency calls including aircraft emergency calls, first aid and domestic calls airside
• Maintain readiness for an efficient response to emergencies
• Driving and operating all Fire Service vehicles and equipment
• Maintenance and testing of fire service equipment at intervals as prescribed in relevant departmental instructions
• Reporting of test and inspection results utilising appropriate electronic or paper-based mechanism and rectification where appropriate of failures or performance deterioration in line with station procedures
• Maintenance of PPE and ensuring all uniform issue is kept clean and in good repair
• Undertaking training and re-qualification to maintain competence as required by the company standard or regulatory requirements
• Routine housekeeping of Station facilities / assisting with station maintenance and upgrades.
• Comply with company policies and Station procedures
• Provide operational cover for other fire fighters as and when required
• Act as Watchroom attendant and implement emergency procedures in the event of an emergency call

Essential Qualifications and experience

• Full UK Manual driving licence with no more than 6 points
• Ability to meet and maintain Company medical and physical fitness standards
• Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across the organisation and influence key stakeholders
• Strong communication skills at all levels
• Ability to work independently and perform effectively under pressure

Desirable

• Certified First Aider / FPOS qualification
• LGV driving licence
• Experience in airport operations or similar high-risk environments