Fire Safety and Compliance Officer

Brandon James; Stanford-le-Hope; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A supportive fire safety company in South Essex is seeking a Fire Safety & Compliance Officer to join their team. This role involves hands-on site work including fire door inspections and compliance record maintenance. Candidates should possess strong fire safety knowledge and be prepared for training. The position offers a blend of field and office responsibilities, aimed at developing a comprehensive skill set in fire safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire safety inspections and compliance.
• Willingness to learn and undertake necessary training.
• Strong organizational skills for maintaining compliance records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reports and maintain compliance records.
• Conduct fire door inspections and surveys.
• Assist with fire safety system installation.
• Liaise with clients and contractors for project support.
• Potentially conduct Fire Risk Assessments.

Skills

Fire safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Job description

A supportive and growing fire safety company is seeking a Fire Safety & Compliance Officer to join their friendly and skilled team in South Essex (with easy access to London, Kent, and the South East). From the top down, this firm is passionate about keeping people and buildings safe - providing fire safety services that make a real difference, from inspections and surveys to compliance support and project delivery.

With nearly three decades of industry experience, the company continues to grow and invest in their people. This is not your typical desk job. They're looking for a Fire Safety & Compliance Officer who enjoys variety, learning new skills, and getting stuck in.

This Fire Safety & Compliance Officer role blends hands-on site work (fire door inspections, compartmentation surveys, installations) with office support, offering the chance to build a broad and practical skill set in fire safety.

The Fire Safety & Compliance Officer's Role

• Supporting admin tasks such as preparing reports and maintaining compliance records
• Carrying out fire door inspections and fire compartmentation surveys (full training provided, as needed)
• Liaising with clients and contractors to help projects run smoothly
• Assisting project managers with fire safety system installation and remedial works
• Potential for conducting Fire Risk Assessments as part of wider compliance support