Trainee Fire Door Inspector

YourRecruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing fire safety solutions firm is seeking a Trainee Fire Alarm/Emergency Lighting Tester and Fire Door Inspector in London. This role requires a full driver's license and own vehicle. No previous experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. The successful candidate will enjoy a salary of £24,000 with benefits such as pension and 28 days holiday, including bank holidays. Excellent customer service skills are essential for visiting various properties.

Benefits

Pension

28 days holiday inc BH

Paid travel expenses

Qualifications

• Full driver's licence and own vehicle required.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Office applications to complete test findings.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to apply initiative to see tasks through.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fire alarm and emergency lighting testing.
• Record findings on a tablet.
• Visit residential and commercial properties in London.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good understanding of Microsoft Office

Ability to apply initiative

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Are you looking to build a new career within the Fire Safety industry? Are you looking for a role that is mobile and customer service focused? Our client provides bespoke, cost‑effective fire and safety management solutions throughout a range of market sectors, eliminating the need for numerous contractors by offering a comprehensive range of services. Ensuring all their customers achieve full compliance with current fire, health & safety legislation, acting independently, our client won’t recommend unnecessary expensive systems or unneeded actions. Their customers/clients can be confident that the advice they give them is in the best interests of their business or residence in terms of cost, convenience and safety.

Due to increased business, our client is looking to recruit a Trainee Fire Alarm/Emergency Lighting Tester and Fire Door Inspector – no previous experience is required as full training is given whilst working towards qualifications. Must be a driver with own vehicle for this opportunity and be able to get to the office in Merton.

Salary: £24,000

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5.30pm, Friday 9am to 5pm

Location: Merton

Benefits: Pension, 28 days holiday inc BH

Role includes

• Carrying out routine fire alarm and emergency lighting testing, health & safety checks, fire door inspections and fire, health and safety checks (to satisfy the requirements of The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022).
• Recording findings on a tablet.
• Visiting residential and commercial properties, in and around London and the surrounding areas.
• Offering excellent customer service whilst on site.
• Working independently when on clients' visits.
• Potential career progression opportunities.
• Travel will be via public transport, car or on foot once the location is reached.
• Travel expenses paid.

Essential Skills

• Full drivers' licence and own vehicle required.
• Good understanding of Microsoft office applications to complete test findings.
• Good communication skills both written and verbal.
• The ability to apply their initiative in order to see tasks through to completion.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Previous experience within the industry is desirable but not essential.

For your information

• Interested? Please send your CV in as a Word format only.
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