Fire Safety Inspector - Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

National Fire Chiefs Council Limited.; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional emergency service organization in Nottingham is looking for passionate Fire Safety Inspectors to conduct inspections and enforce fire safety regulations. The role involves evaluating risks, preparing reports, and providing advice to enhance public safety. Successful candidates will be trained in fire safety legislation and must have strong communication skills. This opportunity offers flexible work patterns, a competitive leave policy, and access to health and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Agile Working Policy

Family-friendly working patterns

26 days annual leave

Public service pension scheme

Access to health and wellbeing support

Ability to apply for Blue Light Card

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be willing to undertake fire safety training.
• Demonstrate ethical and values-driven behavior.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections of various premises as per fire safety legislation.
• Provide fire safety advice to business owners and the public.
• Prepare fire safety reports and collaborate with regulatory agencies.

Skills

Understanding of inspections and risk evaluation

Proficiency in MS Office (Word & Excel)

Knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation

Strong communication skills

Job description

Fire Safety Inspector (FTC) – Nottinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service

Are you passionate about ensuring the safety of the buildings within your community? This role might be for you! We are looking for two Fire Safety Inspectors to joinour dedicated Protection team. The role of the Protection team is to direct its inspection and enforcement activities to premises that pose the greatest risk to life, property and the environment. As a competent Fire Safety Inspector, you will form part of a team carrying out inspections within a wide range of premises to regulate and enforce statutory fire safety legislation, provide a fire safety advice and evaluate fire safety design submissions. If you are a team player with a strong ability to communicate and a drive to make your community a safer place for everyone, then please apply below!

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake inspections of non-complex and complex (depending on progression through the career grade) on premises in accordance with fire safety legislation.
• Provide advice and guidance on fire safety and relevant legislation to business owners, internal staff and the public.
• Prepare fire safety reports and liaise with other regulatory agencies.

Experience/Qualification

• Understanding of how to undertake inspections of premises and evaluate risk.
• Know how to use the MS Office suite of programmes (such as Word & Excel) and be able to write reports.
• Possess knowledge of Fire Safety Legislation.
• Be willing to undertake fire safety training.
• Demonstrate ethical and values driven behaviour.

Why NFRS?

• Agile Working – NFRS has an Agile Working Policy which gives our employees the opportunity to mix office working with working from home to help provide you with more flexibility.
• Flexibility – We are family friendly and are open to considering different working patterns which help you provide a better service to our community while supporting your home life. We also support part time working.
• Annual Leave – 26 days of annual leave (rising to 27 upon reaching Grade 5) plus bank holidays and a Christmas concessionary day.
• Pension – Access to a public service defined benefit pension scheme.
• Health and Wellbeing – As a Service we provide a wide range of Health and Wellbeing support to all our employees which includes access to a Bupa cashback scheme, an Employee Assistance Programme and a dedicated Occupational Health team who are there to support you. Also, all employees receive free access to an on‑site gym.
• Blue Light Card – working for an emergency service you will have the ability to apply for a Blue Light Card which enables discounts on shopping and eating out.
• Development – You will have access to both formal and informal professional development opportunities which will help you advance your career.

If you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for and want to play an integral part in keeping Nottinghamshire communities safe, then we look forward to hearing from you.