Fire Risk Assessor

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment; Milton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

Company pension

Job summary

Elvis Eckardt Recruitment is seeking a qualified Fire Risk Assessor (Level 3 FRA) for field-based work across Glasgow, Edinburgh, and nearby sites in Scotland's Central Belt. The role focuses on carrying out FRA duties in lower-risk environments, with support from senior assessors and a clear pathway to develop along the programme.

Candidates should hold Level 3 FRA, have practical FRA experience, and be able to travel regularly with a UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification required.
• Hands-on experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments.
• Understanding of PAS 79 methodology and FRA reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Fire Risk Assessments across commercial and operational sites.
• Identify fire hazards and evaluate risk.
• Work in line with PAS 79 methodology.
• Produce clear Fire Risk Assessment reports with actionable findings.
• Create prioritised action plans for site managers and contractors.
• Liaise with site managers, duty holders and contractors.
• Follow QA and validation processes and maintain CPD.
• Travel to sites across Scotland's Central Belt, with overnight stays when required.

Skills

Level 3 FRA

Hands-on FRA

PAS 79

FRA reporting

Driving licence

Site travel

Education

Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification

Job description

Role: Fire Risk Assessor (Level 3 FRA)

Location:

Glasgow, Edinburg or closeby; Scotland, Central Belt Coverage

Salary:

£30,000£45,000 + Car or Car Allowance + Package

Employment:

Full-Time, Permanent

Start:

ASAP

Are you a qualified Fire Risk Assessor who has completed your Level 3 qualification and already gained some practical experience carrying out fire risk assessments?

You dont need to have spent 10 years in the industry for this one.

Were looking for Fire Risk Assessors to join a long-term UK utilities programme covering sites across Scotlands Central Belt. Youll be carrying out assessments predominantly across lower-risk operational environments, with the backing of experienced Senior and Principal Fire Risk Assessors.

It could be a particularly good next step if youve completed your Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification, have started building real-world FRA experience and now want a permanent role where you can develop further rather than being expected to know absolutely everything from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carrying out Fire Risk Assessments across commercial and operational sites
• Identifying fire hazards and evaluating risk
• Working in line with PAS 79 methodology
• Producing clear Fire Risk Assessment reports
• Creating practical, prioritised action plans
• Liaising with site managers, duty holders and contractors
• Working within established QA and validation processes
• Maintaining your CPD and developing your technical knowledge
• Travelling to sites across Scotlands Central Belt, with occasional overnight stays where required

Essential Requirements:

• Level 3 Fire Risk Assessment qualification
• Some hands-on experience carrying out Fire Risk Assessments
• Understanding of PAS 79
• Ability to produce clear and accurate FRA reports
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable travelling regularly across the Central Belt

You do not need to be a Senior or Principal Fire Risk Assessor. Were interested in people who have the qualification, understand the fundamentals and have enough practical experience to start carrying out assessments while continuing to develop.

Whats in it for you?

• £30,000£45,000 salary, depending on experience
• Company car or car allowance
• Company pension
• Permanent, full-time employment
• Support from experienced Senior and Principal Assessors
• Further training and professional development
• Experience working within a major UK utilities programme
• Clear opportunity to build your FRA experience and progress
• Long-term, stable workload

This is a field-based position, so youll spend much of your working week visiting sites rather than sitting behind the same desk every day.

If youre already carrying out Fire Risk Assessments and have your Level 3 qualification, You dont need to tick every conceivable fire-safety box, were looking for someone with the right foundation who is ready for the next step.

Contact:

Elvis Eckardt