Duty Fire Safety Officer London
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Securitas have an exciting oppurtunity for expereinced indivduals to join our Fire Divsion as a Duty Fire Safety Officer.
This role acts as first responder to any fire activations and be responsible for management of fire evacuations in CWML managed Buildings and Estate areas in Canary Wharf.
Responsibilities:
- Working shifts, be the first responder to any fire activations within CWML managed buildings or the Estate.
- To liaise with the CWML Fire Safety & Environment Manager and the Building Management teams thus ensuring that the necessary action is taken to comply with current Health and Safety legislation.
- Principal point of contact with attending Fire Brigade Officer in Charge.
- Provide leadership and management of fire related evacuations of any of the CWML managed buildings and Estate areas.
- Maintain a thorough knowledge of the fire strategies for all CWML managed buildings and Estate areas.
- Be aware of all the fire safety features provided and their purpose and implications of altering the agreed cause and effect.
- Be aware of any specific fire risks on the premises.
- Maintain documentation relating to fire emergencies as held in the buildings’ Fire Command Centres, ensuring documentation is up to date and that all service manuals, drawings etc are accessible.
- To provide management cover at weekends for the Estate and the Infrastructure Car Parks managed by CWML, to provide support to maintenance staff and to respond to incidents as required.
- To aid and support to Estate management teams as required during out of hours operations (nights/weekends) to ensure planned works are completed as agreed.
- Assist the Fire, Safety & Environment Department (FSE) in the delivery of fire safety training to CWG employees and tenants.
- Monitor general maintenance and building works that might affect fire safety provisions.
- Undertake fire safety audits and regular inspections of services areas, plant rooms, inspection covers etc. to ensure they are always maintained in pristine conditions.
- Facilitate site familiarisation visits from Watches from local fire stations.
- Assist Building Management teams in the statutory testing of fixed fire installations (alarm, emergency lighting etc.).
- Provide to the Fire, Safety & Environment Manager a weekly report on fire alarm activations and situation response.
- Undertake review of all fire risk assessments and comment as relevant.
- Attend meetings with the FSE Manager, as required.
- To carry out any other reasonable duties as requested by the FSE Manager
- To always remain contactable to be able to respond to any incident involving a CWML managed building, liaising with tenants and/or escalating to senior management as required.
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4 on 4 off roster including days, nights and weekends.
40 Hour Contract
Essential Skills
Essential:
- Experience in a fire safety role or building management/facilities management role is essential, together with a relevant safety related qualification, such as NEBOSH Fire Certificate, Fire Safety Manager etc.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant UK legislation, standards, and codes (RRO, BS 9999 etc.).
Competencies:
- Ability to remain calm and maintain a clear thought process in potentially hectic situations.
- Possess influencing skills with the ability to influence behaviours at all levels.
- Be willing to undertake training and a personal development program.
- Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills.
Desired Skills
- Most possess excellent training and presentation skills, together with good verbal and written communication skills.
- Be computer literate and have good administration skills.
About Company
Securitas Benefits:
- Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
- Discounted gym membership, wellness advice and support
- Cycle to Work Scheme, car lease and new car purchasing schemes
- Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out
- City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development
- Support to gain your SIA license and many more!
Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness are the core values that Securitas is built on to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise for our customers, employees, and shareholders.
With roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organisations in the world. We are a company that offer career progression and development, providing access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications.
Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. If you want to know more about why Securitas is the world’s leading security group, and our continuing work in the diversity & inclusion space, please visit our website.
Join the Securitas Team today!
Essential Requirements
Essential:
- Experience in a fire safety role or building management/facilities management role is essential, together with a relevant safety related qualification, such as NEBOSH Fire Certificate, Fire Safety Manager etc.
- Thorough knowledge of relevant UK legislation, standards, and codes (RRO, BS 9999 etc.).
Competencies:
- Ability to remain calm and maintain a clear thought process in potentially hectic situations.
- Possess influencing skills with the ability to influence behaviours at all levels.
- Be willing to undertake training and a personal development program.
- Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills.
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