Firefighter

  • Ref:
    85391
  • Location:
    Ascension Island
  • Employment:
    Full time

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Location: Ascension Island | Fixed Term 24 monthsReturn Flights to the UK| Accommodation & Meals Provided 

Shape the future of military infrastructure in the South Atlantic! 

Mitie Fire & Rescue Service (MFRS) are looking for a dedicated and experienced Structural Firefighter to join our team at Ascension Island, supporting both the Ascension Island Base (formerly RAF Ascension Island) and the Ascension Island Government (AIG) estate. 

Your Role 

  • Respond to emergency calls for firefighting and rescue operations, including structural fires, road traffic incidents, and other emergencies. 
  • Maintain operational readiness of fire vehicles, rescue equipment, and fire safety infrastructure. 
  • Deliver fire safety awareness training to Mitie staff, contractors, HM Forces, MoD civilians, and Crown Servants. 
  • Support the Duty Watch/Crew Manager and report to the Fire Station Manager (FSM). 
  • Ensure compliance with Mitie standards and Defence Fire & Rescue regulatory requirements. 

 

What You'll Bring 

Essential: 

  • Qualified Firefighter trained to UK MoD (Defence Fire & Rescue) standards or equivalent (e.g., RAF, Local Authority Fire & Rescue, or UK Civil Aviation Authority RFFS CAT 3+). 
  • Current Operational Breathing Apparatus Wearer Assessment (opBAWA) or UK equivalent. 
  • Full, clean UK Driving Licence (LGV Class C). 
  • Eligible for BPSS (Baseline Personnel Security Standard) clearance. 

Desirable: 

  • Valid First Aid at Work certificate. 
  • Emergency Response Driver (ERD) qualification. 
  • IOSH Working Safely or equivalent. 
  • BAFE (British Approvals for Fire Excellence) qualification. 
  • Defence Fire Service qualifications. 

 

What You'll Get 

  • Unaccompanied position with free single living accommodation and meals at the mess. 
  • Tax Free income
  • 5% site allowance (monthly) and 10% tour bonus (annually)
  • 40 days annual leave plus bank holidays. 
  • 4 Paid return flights to the UK over the two-year contract. This includes your arrival and departure flights. 
  • Structured onboarding and support from experienced teams 
  • Unique Lifestyle and a rare opportunity to live and work in one of the world's most remote British territories. 
  • Career Defining Experience whilst supporting UK Defence operations. 

 

Ready to take your career to the South Atlantic? 

Apply now and become part of a mission-critical team making a real difference on Ascension Island.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, and our clients range from household names in banking, critical government sites as well as hospitals and schools.

Join our Mitie Team.

Together our diversity makes us stronger.

 
 

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Location
Ascension Island
Travellers Hill, Ascension Island, South Atlantic, ASCN 1ZZ
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