Fire Risk Assessor

First Military Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Fire Risk Assessor to conduct comprehensive assessments and inspections. This role offers a full-time permanent position with professional fire safety services in the UK. Candidates will manage assessments and ensure compliance with legislation, with a focus on communication and client relations. Attractive benefits include a company car, health care, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Company car

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Company pension and life insurance

Health care plan

Career development opportunities

Referral scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety is essential.
• Proven experience in fire risk assessments across various property types.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fire risk assessments on various buildings using company software.
• Perform fire door inspections at client sites.
• Accurately record significant findings using software.

Skills

Fire Safety knowledge

IT literacy

Communication skills

Driving license

Education

Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety

Tools

Quidvisrisk app

RMS software

Job description

Overview

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Fire Risk Assessor on behalf of one of our clients.

This is a full-time, permanent position offering the opportunity to join a well-established organisation providing professional fire safety services to a wide range of clients across the UK. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting comprehensive fire risk assessments and fire door inspections, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company standards.

Our client encourages applications from ex‑military personnel, although all candidates will be considered.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out suitable and sufficient fire risk assessments on a range of buildings using company software.
• Conduct fire door inspections at client sites.
• Record significant findings accurately using the Quidvisrisk app and RMS software.
• Ensure assessments meet required standards and deadlines.
• Manage workload, travel, and scheduling to meet commitments.
• Maintain clear communication with management to support effective coordination.
• Complete all required administration, including expenses and mileage claims.
• Provide a professional and positive client experience at all times.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety (essential).
• Proven experience conducting fire risk assessments across various property types.
• Good IT literacy and confidence using mobile apps and reporting software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Willingness to travel across the UK (and occasionally Europe).

Desirable:

• Third-party accreditation (IFE, IFSM, or FPA).
• Experience with residential FRA types 1–4.
• Fire door inspection qualification (e.g. C&G, BM Trada).

Additional Information:

• Company car (with private use option).
• 25 days holiday plus 8 holidays.
• Company pension and life insurance.
• Health care plan and employee benefits programme.
• Wagestream access (instant wage availability).
• Career development opportunities.
• Full support from the leadership team.
• Referral scheme and immediate start available.