Job Vacancy

Business Fire Safety Advisor

Do you have a keen eye for detail and are goal driven? Then join our Business Safety and Engagement team! 

Location

Aylesbury

Closing Date

8th September, 2024

Job Type

Support, Support Services

About this vacancy

We are excited to be expanding our Business Safety and Engagement team and are looking for a Fire Safety Advisor who will support activities under the Fire Safety Order. 

You will be responsible for:

Engaging with businesses and members of the public with reference to the Fire Safety Order.
Providing fire safety support and guidance to businesses.
Retrieving and updating electronic information from The Premises Risk Management System.
Producing reports, letters and plans in accordance with fire safety policies and procedures.
Gathering risk information about premises that may present hazards to firefighters.
Carrying out fire safety audits on low-risk premises.
Assist other inspectors in the auditing of more complex premises.

Vacancy details

We are looking for someone who is:

Self-motivated and organised.
Able to work on their own and as part of a team.
Has great interpersonal skills.
Committed to continuous personal development.
Confidence in your approach to talking to the public.
Flexible and able to prioritise workloads.
Looking to improve business fire safety within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Qualifications and experience required:

GCSE Mathematics & English at grade C (level 4-9) or above.
Full, valid UK Driving License.
Level 3 Certificate in Fire Safety, or willing to working towards this.
Experience of undertaking inspections of premises and evaluating and addressing fire risk assessments for compliance with fire safety legislation.
Experience of determining solutions to hazards and risks identified through inspection and investigation.
Computer literacy (able to use IT applications).

£31,864 to £35,436 depending upon qualifications and experience
Full time 
Permanent contract 
37-hour week 
Local Government Pension Scheme 
Good annual leave entitlement 
Employee benefits 
Employee Assistance Programme 
Occupational Health 
Onsite gym facilities

We are an equal opportunity employer. Applications from people of any colour, race, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status or disability are welcome.

If there are any adaptions or adjustments, we can make to help you in your application, or with our recruitment process, please contact us via e-mail or telephone.

Everyone who works with us is required to have a DBS check. If you have any queries or concerns regarding this, please contact HR@bucksfire.gov.uk.

For further information about the role please review the job description.

(Internal applicants please log in using your iTrent Self Service username and password)

Abatement & Protected Pension

If are in receipt of a Firefighter’s pension, before taking up employment with Buckinghamshire & Milton Keynes Fire Authority you are required to notify Human Resources as Abatement Rules may apply. 

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