Search & Rescue Member Recruitment

The registration process for applications to join Cleveland MRT as Search & Rescue members is now open.

The application process and the requirements for becoming a member of the Team are outlined in detail on the ‘Joining The S&R Team’ page. Please read that information thoroughly. In particular, note the time and commitment expected of Team members – it is not to be underestimated!

If you wish to apply, you must first register your interest to the ‘Recruitment’ email address provided via the above link.

A recruitment ‘open evening’ will be held at our Base near Great Ayton on Wednesday 12th March 2025 (1930-2130 hours). Your attendance on that evening is expected; under exceptional circumstances an alternative date can be arranged with the recruiting officer. It will be an opportunity to learn about what we do and to talk with Team members about their role and what is involved. You will also receive further information about the application and assessment process (including things like navigation assessments – don’t be put off if that is new to you, come and find out what it entails).

Please do not just ‘turn up’ on 12th March – you must first register by email. After that date, online application forms will be sent to those people who have registered. The closing date for receipt of completed applications will be 30th April 2025.

Subject to an assessment of your application, you may be invited to an assessment day ‘on the hills’. That will take place on Sunday 29th June 2025 (0900-1700 hours) – YOU MUST BE ABLE TO ATTEND ON THAT DAY.

If successful on the assessment day, you will then be required to attend training sessions as a ‘Prospective member’ for a period of 10-12 weeks between September and December 2025, normally held every Wednesday evening plus at least one weekend. If you cannot commit to the majority of those sessions then you must not apply!

At the end of that initial training period your progress will be considered by the Team Committee and, if satisfactory, you will progress to ‘Probationary status’ in early 2025 for a minimum period of 12-months.

Before submitting an application you must appreciate the time commitment required of our members. It is very significant and, as stated, it should not be underestimated.