Fire Warden (RVI Heliport)
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Position Overview & Specifications
About Your Airport
Newcastle International Airport has been the North East's largest Airport for over 80 years. Home to 16 airline partners, we connect the region's leisure and business passengers to over 80 destinations.
The 11th busiest Airport in the UK, passenger numbers have grown by 102% in the last 20 years. In 2019 alone, we welcomed 5.25 million people to our Airport.
Who we are looking for
We are looking to recruit, select and train someone for a permanent position of Fire Warden that possesses a high level of physical fitness, combined with a suitable standard of academic ability to form part of our Emergency Fire Team based at the RVI Hospital.
This exciting role for the successful applicant offers potential development opportunities to progress into other roles at Newcastle Airport within the Fire Service and Airside Operations department.
Initial training will consist of both practical and theoretical inputs aimed at developing the recruit to a level that enables them to fully contribute to the operation of a helipad, to include the successful resolution of an emergency situation.
As a Fire Warden you will be expected to rigorously comply with all operational instructions, maintain a high degree of physical fitness and through a system of refresher training, to ensure that your technical competence is maintained to the standards demanded of the role.
The selection process will include:
- Physical Assessment
- Interview
- Company and Performance related bonus scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Access to contributory pension scheme
- On-site occupational health support
- On-site physiotherapist
- Employee assistance support
- Subsidised private healthcare
- Employee discounts at airport Park & Fly /retail / catering outlets
- Discounts at airport Park & Fly /retail / catering outlets
- Subsidised membership to our on-site gym
Final call for a Fire Warden!
This post requires access through the Critical Part at the Airport and therefore in line with Department for Transport regulations; you will be required to demonstrate during the recruitment process, that you have no relevant criminal record.
Newcastle Airport Limited promotes the equality of opportunity.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fire Warden (RVI Heliport) roles across Newcastle International Airport Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Airlines, Airports & Air Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,099 - £25,099 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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