Job Description
Join our Fire Team at Newcastle International Airport!
About Your Airport
Newcastle is a multi-award winning Airport that proudly connects the North East region to the world.
Thanks to its strong portfolio of 15 airline partners, passengers can choose from over 80 direct destinations and more than 300 onward connections worldwide.
The Airport makes a vital contribution to the regional economy, generating more than £1bn in GVA each year and around 3,200 people are employed on the Airport site. More than 17,000 jobs are supported through the business’ supply chain.
The business’ commitment to delivering a world-class customer experience has earned international recognition.
In 2025, the Airport was recognised as ‘Best Airport in Europe’, in the 2 to 5 million passenger category, at the ASQ Awards for providing exceptional customer service.
It also retained the Star UK Airport award at the Travel Bulletin Star Awards for the fourth consecutive year.
The Airport was named the ‘Overall Winner’ at the Routes World Awards 2024, marking the first time a UK Airport achieved this prestigious accolade.
Airline partners continue to invest in the Airport and easyJet will open a new three-aircraft base in March 2026.
Committed to a sustainable future, the Airport is on track to achieve Net Zero Carbon status by the year 2035 and has been recognised as a 'sustainability sector leader'.
The business has its own solar farm that can provide 100% of its electricity on a sunny day and it is making significant investments to transition its vehicle fleet to electric models.
Over recent years more than 46,000 trees have been planted on Airport-owned land to support its carbon offset activities and enhance biodiversity.
About the role
As a Firefighter within the Rescue & Firefighting Service (RFFS), you will play a critical role in maintaining the highest standards of operational readiness, safety, and emergency response across the airport. You will work as part of a highly motivated and professional team, ensuring that all activities meet the requirements set by the organisation and the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
About you
You are a proactive and dedicated individual with a strong sense of teamwork and personal responsibility. You thrive in high‑pressure environments, remain calm during emergencies, and consistently demonstrate excellent judgement. You take pride in maintaining high standards of professionalism, safety, and customer service.
You enjoy learning, developing your skills, and supporting the growth of others. You work effectively as part of a close‑knit team, communicate clearly, and build positive relationships across departments. Physically fit, adaptable, and motivated, you bring a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement.
If you are someone who values responsibility, teamwork, and making a tangible difference every day, this role will suit you perfectly.
Essential Requirements
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a safety‑critical environment.
- Strong communication skills and a professional approach to customers and colleagues.
- High level of operational competence and willingness to maintain required training standards.
- Commitment to maintaining the fitness levels required for the role.
- Ability to stay calm and make good decisions during emergencies.
- Strong organisational skills with attention to accurate record‑keeping.
- Flexibility to support wider departmental tasks, including training, winter operations, and interoperability duties.
Why come onboard?
- Free on-site car parking whilst at work
- Reduced parking charges – Park & Fly
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Access to contributory pension scheme
- Company Paid Life Insurance - Death in service
- Salary Sacrifice - Vehicle purchase scheme
- Tyne & Wear Metro season ticket
- Discounted car servicing and repairs
- Access to World Duty Free
- On-site occupational health support
- On-site physiotherapist
- Employee assistance programme support
- Subsidised private healthcare
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discounts at airport retail/ catering outlets
- Company and Performance related bonus scheme
- Subsidised membership to our on-site gym
Equal Opportunities Employer
Newcastle International Airport Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all backgrounds to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the communities we serve.
Applications are managed through the same fair and consistent recruitment process, and candidates are assessed on their skills, experience, and ability to successfully perform the role.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or adjustments made to the selection process or interview. We support employees who require additional support or adjustments, whether through ill-health, medical conditions, or living with disabilities.
Being part of the Disability Confident Commitment means that we want to ensure all our organisational policies and processes are accessible and inclusive to everyone. This includes our recruitment strategies, and we welcome applications from all prospective candidates.
NB: Should we receive sufficient interest in the role, please be aware it may close earlier than the original advertised closing date