Fire Security Officer

Staffline Group; Basildon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in the security sector is seeking a Fire and Security Officer for full-time work in Dagenham. You will be responsible for ensuring fire safety through testing, emergency response, and maintaining safety standards. This role requires dedication to safety protocols and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• Trained to SLA requirements.
• Basic knowledge of all Fire bulletins.
• Ability to operate the radio system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct sprinkler and pump testing, issue Hot Work permits.
• Perform safety walks and maintain fire equipment.
• Respond to emergencies and report faults via in-house maintenance systems.

Skills

Sprinkler and pump testing

Safety walks

Emergency response

Communication

Job description

Position: Fire and Security Officer
Location: Dagenham
Pay Rate: £14.33 per hour
Hours: Full-time - 42 hours a week
Shifts: Days, nights and weekends

Your duties include:

- Sprinkler and pump testing
- Break glass testing
- Issue of the Hot Work permits
- Testing and maintenance of standby extinguishers
- Be readily available for standbys, drain downs, emergency response, fires, floods, spillages and burst fire mains or any jobs which come in (when the maintenance teams are working on sprinkler alarm system - standby required.)
- Safety walks (Housekeeping) of buildings during production hours i.e. no obstructions to fire equipment etc.
- Recorded patrols as laid out on rota or as required
- Covering other duties on a rota basis
- Clean fire equipment and bay
- Trained to SLA requirements
- Basic knowledge of all Fire bulletins
- Conduct a visual walk round of buildings
- Report any faults via the in house maintenance systems.
- Operate the radio system
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times
- Read and 'action' e-mails.