Fire Safety & Emergency Response Lead (Onsite)

NES Fircroft; Wareham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft are recruiting a Fire, Safety & Emergency Response Officer for a on-site role at the Wytch Farm Oil Field, Dorset. This is a full-time position within the client's HSE team, focusing on fire protection, emergency preparedness and response coordination for a major hazard facility.

The role covers maintaining fire safety systems, conducting risk assessments, coordinating exercises, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company standards.

Qualifications

• NEBOSH General Certificate or equivalent and a recognised Fire Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH Fire Safety, IFE or equivalent).
• Training and/or practical experience in emergency response planning and incident management.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a basic DBS check before starting.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain and continuously improve Fire Safety Management System.
• Conduct and review Fire Risk Assessments in line with legislative, regulatory and company requirements.
• Coordinate emergency response plans, exercises and multi-agency drills; track actions to completion.
• Provide emergency response leadership and support Incident Management Team activities.
• Liaise with emergency services, authorities and external stakeholders to maintain response arrangements.
• Maintain records and oversee contractor activities for fire protection systems and equipment.
• Develop and deliver emergency preparedness and fire safety training.

Skills

Fire safety

Emergency planning

Incident management

Fire risk assessments

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Decision making under pressure

Communication

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

Fire Safety qualification (IFE/equivalent)

UK Driving Licence

DBS check clearance

Job description

NES Fircroft are recruiting a Fire, Safety & Emergency Response Officer for a on-site role at the Wytch Farm Oil Field, Dorset. This is a full-time position within the client's HSE team, focusing on fire protection, emergency preparedness and response coordination for a major hazard facility.

The role covers maintaining fire safety systems, conducting risk assessments, coordinating exercises, and ensuring compliance with UK legislation and company standards.