Fire Stoppers - Business Accelerator Apprentice

Skills for Security; Carlton, West Midlands, East Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn

Job summary

Fire Stoppers Ltd is seeking a motivated apprentice to support the office team while learning about fire risk assessment and administration.

You will gain hands-on experience delivering essential admin tasks, logging client records, assisting with fire risk assessment documentation and shadowing experienced assessors on site as you progress through the Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship and the Level 3 Fire Risk Assessor qualification.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent.
• Strong verbal and written English skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience writing fire reports is desirable but not essential.
• Basic IT skills and confidence using a PC or laptop.
• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional approach.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and get involved.
• An interest in fire safety and developing towards a fire risk assessment role.

Responsibilities

• Sending invoices and quotes to clients via the company portal.
• Logging new jobs and keeping client records up to date.
• Answering incoming calls and handling customer enquiries.
• Booking appointments for fire risk assessments and other fire protection services.
• Ordering materials for upcoming work.
• Following up with clients to check work has been completed and invoices received.
• Supporting the preparation and organisation of fire risk assessment reports and documentation.
• Helping record assessment findings and track recommended actions under supervision.
• Learning about fire hazards, safety measures and the fire risk assessment process.
• Shadowing experienced assessors on site visits, where appropriate.

Skills

Strong English skills

Full UK driving licence

IT skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Willingness to learn

Interest in fire safety

Experience writing fire reports (des.)

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade 4+)

Tools

PC or laptop

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fire Stoppers Ltd specialise in fire protection and safety, helping businesses keep their buildings safe and compliant. Their services include fire alarms, extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire stopping, fire door inspections and fire risk assessments.

They are now looking for a motivated apprentice to support their office team while developing an understanding of fire risk assessment. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys organisation, working with people and learning practical skills that help keep others safe.

Job Description

This vacancy is targeting our January apprenticeship launch, with employment starting a few weeks beforehand to give you time to settle into your role.

You’ll support the day-to-day running of the business, building your administration skills while learning how the team carries out and manages fire risk assessments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Sending invoices and quotes to clients via the company portal

• Logging new jobs and keeping client records up to date

• Answering incoming calls and handling customer enquiries

• Booking appointments for fire risk assessments and other fire protection services

• Ordering materials for upcoming work

• Following up with clients to check work has been completed and invoices received

• Supporting the preparation and organisation of fire risk assessment reports and documentation

• Helping record assessment findings and track recommended actions under supervision

• Learning about fire hazards, safety measures and the fire risk assessment process

• Shadowing experienced assessors on site visits, where appropriate

Entry Requirements

• GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4 or above, or equivalent

• Strong verbal and written English skills

• Full UK Driving Licence required

• Experience writing fire reports is desirable but not essential

• Basic IT skills and confidence using a PC or laptop

• Good communication skills and a friendly, professional approach

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

• A willingness to learn, ask questions and get involved

• An interest in fire safety and developing towards a fire risk assessment role

Previous customer service or administration experience would be helpful, but enthusiasm and a positive attitude are just as important.

Training to Be Provided

Your apprenticeship training will be delivered by Skills for Security, specialists in developing workplace skills within the fire and security industry.

Alongside your Level 3 Business Administration apprenticeship, you’ll also gain a Level 3 Fire Risk Assessor qualification.

As part of the programme, you’ll:

• Learn how businesses operate day to day

• Build practical administrative, organisational and communication skills

• Develop confidence managing records, appointments and customer enquiries

• Work on tasks and projects linked to your role at Fire Stoppers

• Gather evidence from your work to support your learning

• Receive guidance and support from your tutor

Alongside your apprenticeship, you’ll gain supervised workplace experience supporting the fire risk assessment team. The Business Administration apprenticeship provides the foundation for your office responsibilities; progression towards working as a fire risk assessor will require additional role-specific training and assessment of your competence.

Earn while you learn, build valuable business skills and take your first steps into the fire safety industry.

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