Trainee Fire Safety Advisor

5 months ago

Hitchin, United Kingdom COBB-UK Full time

We are a bespoke consultancy based in Hitchin, providing professional fire safety services, health and safety, and construction safety support for clients, across the south of England, but mostly located in Greater London.

We support clients in extensive, complex and innovative services, mainly for purpose-built blocks of flats, but works can include commercial facilities, business support and construction sites.

This is a junior role and is limited to applicants aged of 23 or under.

Experience in fire safety is desirable, however full training is provided as part of this role. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking to gain experience in a career in health & safety, fire safety and develop their skills in a fast-paced environment.

Please note that this is an office-based role working in Hitchin from Monday - Friday with regular travel required. The role requires flexibility to be able to travel to site when required, mainly to London and possibly other locations in the UK from time to time - all expenses for travel beyond the office are covered.

**Requirements**:

- You must as a minimum have A Levels, and preferably some relevant work experience.
- You should be a committed confident self-lead individual. It is important you are able to work under your own initiative and able to make decisions.
- You should be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- You will need to be an all-rounder, flexible, and able to adapt to evolving tasks.
- MS Word and Excel knowledge, experience, and the ability to write professional reports is essential.
- You will need to be fluent in English writing and grammar.
- There will be a requirement to travel to our sites with this role, so you will need to have a full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel to sites would be useful, although company cars may also be provided.
- Due to the nature of the work, as travel requirements to sites and client requirements will mean hours will vary when attending sites due to site travel requirements. This will mean occasionally an earlier start/finish or later start/finish.
- You should be based within travelling distance of Hitchin for commuting to the office, preferably with direct train access to London.

**Role**:

- Visiting sites and delivering Fire Risk assessments in the residential and commercial sectors.
- Providing complete and competent fire safety advice.
- Identify solutions to fire safety related problems.
- Liaising with clients providing fire safety advice.
- Fire Door audits and inspections.
- Health and Safety audits and assessments.
- Supporting preparation of documents, policy and procedures.
- Keeping up to date with current legislation.
- Participating in CPD activities.
- Achieving your register of competent fire risk assessors to a higher level or gaining initial status.

**Training**: You will shadow a Fire Risk Assessor until you have completed your NEBOSH Fire Certificate and have undertaken formal Fire Risk Assessment training to become a Technical Member of the IFSM. We are committed to investing in our staff and offer comprehensive training in health, safety and fire. Through extensive training, our commitment is to progress you in your professional career and personal development. With the goal of working towards professional accreditation/membership (MIFSM) in this field.

**Salary**: Earn-as-you-learn. We offer regular salary increases based on performance and competence.

**Trust**:We trust our people and give everyone the opportunity to develop with the right balance of challenge and support. Stay with us and we will stay with you.

**Stability**: We pride ourselves on having a good business mix so that we remain resilient and stable. You will also be enrolled onto a pension scheme.

**Working Environment**: We provide a fun, friendly and supportive working environment. Including: quarterly social events and 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays.

Interested persons should send in a CV with details on education, relevant working experience, and give a short summary as to why this role is of interest to them as a career.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance

**Salary**: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year (experience related) rising to £35,000.00-£40,000.00 after 2 years (competence related).

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday (9am-5pm or 8am-4pm)

Supplemental pay types:

- Yearly bonus (performance related - up to 10% of salary)

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Hitchin, Hertfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (required)
- Health & Safety experience (desired)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 75% of days will involve short duration travel (required)

Work Location:

- Hitchin Office
- Work Sites (Multiple based in Greater Lo

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