Fire Safety Officer

2 weeks ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full time £8,840 - £32,000 per year

A client within the Public Sector based in
Tyne and Wear
is currently recruiting for a
Fire Safety Officer
to join their
Health and Safety Team
as soon as possible. The client is offering a full-time, temporary position on an ongoing basis with the ideal candidate having experience of working within a local authority within a
fire safety or health & safety environment
.
The Role

The key purpose of the role is to provide expert advice on fire safety standards across council premises and work operations, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.

Key responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Carrying out fire risk assessments, fire safety inspections and assessments of premises and work activities.
  • Providing advice and guidance to internal teams on fire safety and risk mitigation.
  • Investigating fire safety-related incidents.
  • Preparing reports, safety plans and assessments where required.
  • Supporting the development and monitoring of internal fire safety policies and strategies.

The Candidate

To be considered for this role, you will require:

  • Formal qualifications in fire safety (e.g., NEBOSH Fire Safety, Fire Risk Assessment qualification).
  • Proven experience working within a local authority or similar public sector setting.
  • Strong understanding of current fire safety legislation and standards.

The below skills would be beneficial for the role:

  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
  • Experience supporting and/or delivering fire safety training.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and represent the organisation in external meetings or forums.

The client is looking to move quickly with this role and as such are offering
£21 per hour Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)
(approx.
£17 per hour PAYE
).
How to Apply
If this position sounds of interest, please email a copy of your up-to-date CV to

or call
Amelia at Service Care Construction on
to discuss the vacancy in more detail.

If this role is not of interest to you but you are looking for new opportunities, please still get in touch as we cover all construction-related vacancies across the region.

Referral Bonus

If this role is not suitable for yourself but you know someone who may be interested, please pass on their details or forward this advert to them. If they are successful in applying, you will receive a
£250 referral bonus upon completion of their initial probationary period.

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