Firefighter - Operations

Firefighter - Operations

Starting salary is usually in the range of £28,368 per annum, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Location: Cranfield, Bedfordshire.

About the Role

As a Firefighter at Cranfield Airport, you will carry out rescue and fire‑fighting duties, responding to reported incidents at Cranfield Airport and within the wider University campus. This will involve taking appropriate action in line with procedures to preserve life and minimise damage to property, while also administering medical care if required.

In addition, you will work on an agreed rota to support a wider range of essential operational functions, to support ongoing efficiency and continuous improvement of the business. These include:

  • Wildlife Management
  • Aerodrome Inspection Duties
  • Operations

About You

Cranfield Airport is focused on achieving high levels of customer satisfaction, and therefore it is essential that you can demonstrate the required level of professionalism and a commitment to client care. In addition, you will need to show that you can adopt a flexible attitude to work, possess well‑developed communication skills, and that you have the ability to work effectively within a closely‑knit team environment.

Requirements

As a minimum to meet the requirements of this role, you must have a full valid UK driving licence, be medically fit and able to meet the required fitness standards for Firefighters, and be willing to undertake regular theoretical and practical training. Previous aviation firefighting experience (Civil Aviation Authority – CAA approved certification) would be an advantage, as would a LGV2 Licence. Holding a Firefighter rank would be beneficial, and we encourage applications and discussions from these individuals.

About Cranfield Airport Operations Limited

Cranfield Airport is a commercial and GA airport situated in Class G airspace situated between Bedford and the City of Milton Keynes, with a 1799m runway which can accommodate business jets such as the Falcon, Gulfstream and Boeing Business Jet, which currently do not require runway slots.

Our Values and Commitments

Our shared, stated values help to define who we are and underpin everything we do: Ambition; Impact; Respect; and Community.

We aim to create and maintain a culture in which everyone can work and study together and realise their full potential.

Find out more here.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Find out about our key commitments to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion here.

How to Apply

For an informal discussion, please contact Filippo Pragliola, Fire Service Manager, on (T): +44 (0)1234 75 8154, or on (E): f.pragliola@cranfield.ac.uk

Apply online now at https://jobs.cranfield.ac.uk or contact us for further details on (E): peoplerecruitment@cranfield.ac.uk. Please quote reference number 5245.

Closing date for receipt of applications: 16 March 2026

Fitness tests to be held: 26 March 2026

Interviews to be held: 15 April 2026

#J-18808-Ljbffr Salary: GBP 28368 - 33300 per year
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