An opportunity has arisen within our Business Fire Safety Department for a Business Fire Safety Inspecting Officer, either fully qualified to Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor) or willing to work on a development pathway to gain the qualification.
We are looking for motivated individuals with relevant experience and a passion for their communities to join us in this exciting role.
You must have proven ability to work with a diverse range of people, underpinned by strong influencing and negotiation skills, confident to learn new things and eager to save lives by helping us to enforce laws, which are designed to keep us all safe.
The overall purpose of the role will be to contribute to the risk reduction aims and objectives of South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, and the discharge of its statutory fire protection duties and responsibilities by:
· Undertaking regulatory fire safety inspections, and related activities.
· Providing fire safety advice, guidance, engagement and technical support.
The key duties will include the inspection of business premises in South Yorkshire and where required carry out the required level of formal enforcement activity.
To be considered you will require a basic knowledge of the role South Yorkshire Fire Authority has in enforcement within the business community and the importance of providing a professional and quality service.
Applicants must:
· Where possible have experience in working with the public
· Have excellent written and communication skills
· Have the ability to plan, manage and prioritise workloads
· Have a current full car driving licence
· GCSE Maths & English Grades A-C or equivalent
You should have either, the Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety (Auditor) or, be willing to work towards the qualification on a development pathway. Qualified candidates will start on a Grade 7, or as a Trainee you will start at Grade 4, then as you successfully progress though the Business Fire Safety Training Pathway, you will progress up to Grade 6, onto the full Grade 7, when qualified.