Job Vacancy

Business Fire Safety Inspector

Are you a self-motivated person able to work as part of a team with the aim of advising on and enforcing business fire safety within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes.

Location

Aylesbury & Milton Keynes

Closing Date

8th September, 2024

Job Type

Support, Support Services

About this vacancy

We are recruiting for two Business Fire Safety Inspectors.

You will undertake activities where the Fire Safety Order applies, carrying our fire safety audits, engaging with businesses and other non-domestic premises.

The role includes:

Engaging with businesses and members of the public with reference to the Fire Safety Order.
Providing fire safety support and guidance to businesses, and, where necessary, undertake formal enforcement and legal action.
Responding to complaints and undertaking consultation work under Building Regulations, Licencing and the Housing Act.
Retrieving and updating electronic information from the Premises Risk Management system using a risk-based intervention programme.
Producing reports, letters, notices, and plans in accordance with Fire Safety Policies and Procedures.

Vacancy details

We are looking for someone with good interpersonal skills, who is committed to improving business fire safety within Buckinghamshire and Milton Keynes:

This is someone who is:

Self-motivated, organised, and proactive.
Able to work on their own and as part of a team.
Committed to personal development.
Able to meet the high expectations of a representative of the Fire and Rescue Service and an enforcing Authority.
Confident in their approach to talking to the public, and writing reports.
Flexible and able to prioritise workloads.

Qualifications:

English and Maths GCSE at Level 4 to 9, or equivalent.
Full UK valid Driving License.
L3 Certificate or equivalent

Experience:

Competency as a Business Fire Safety Inspector.
Computer literacy and able to use IT applications.
Experience of undertaking inspections of premises.
Experience of determining solutions to hazards and risks through inspection.
Knowledge of the principles of risk assessment and its application in the workplace.
Working knowledge of fire safety legislation and its application to the workplace.

£34,807 up to £40,739 per year, dependent on experience and qualifications
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

The role requires a flexible approach to work and will include working evenings or at weekends. There is a 6-month probationary period for this role.

How to apply

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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