Job profile

Our Service is only as good as its people. When our employees are engaged and supported, our Service thrives. This why we support flexible and hybrid working. 

About the role 

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

About you

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

Experience and qualifications required 

Qualifications

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

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

• 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

Anything else you need to know 

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.

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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.