Trainee Fire Risk Assessor

Portsmouth City Council; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Portsmouth City Council's Housing, Neighbourhood & Building Services is seeking a Trainee Fire Risk Assessor to join the Fire and Building Safety Team to deliver Fire Risk Assessments, Fire door inspections and PIB inspections. This entry level role is ideal for someone starting a career in Fire Safety, with training provided.

You will study part-time for Level 3 qualifications in Fire Safety & Risk Management and Fire Door Inspection, with support to gain SIFSM membership; Portsmouth may

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and a good communicator with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload and follow training provided.
• Entry-level role with training provided for progression.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Fire Risk Assessments.
• Perform Fire door inspections.
• Carry out Premises Information Box (PIB) inspections.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Willing to learn

Job description

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Housing, Neighbourhood & Building Services

Job Introduction

We are looking for a Trainee Fire Risk Assessor to join Building Services to work within our Fire and Building Safety Team to deliver Fire Risk Assessments, Fire door inspections and Premises Information Box (PIB) inspections. Candidates must be enthusiastic, good communicators and have good attention to detail, being able to manage their work and implement the training provided to them.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who is considering a career in Fire Safety at an entry level, or someone that is contemplating a career change. There may be opportunities for the right candidate to progress in the future to the Assistant Fire Risk Assessor and Fire Risk Assessor roles.

We will provide full training to develop your current abilities to enable you to effectively carry out the role. Our experienced team, including Assistant Fire Risk Assessors, Fire Risk Assessors and Building Safety Manager will provide guidance and advice at all stages while you work alongside fellow Trainee Fire Risk Assessors within the team.

You will have opportunities within the team to gain fire safety experience whilst studying part time towards a Level 3 qualification in Fire Safety & Risk Management, Level 3 qualification in Fire Door Inspection and support to gain student membership to the Institute of Fire Safety Managers (SIFSM).

You will be ableto build on your knowledge and develop. Portsmouth City Council may support you with further development and training. For the right person, progression in the future to an Assistant Fire Risk Assessor role may be possible.

For full details on what the role will involve and the person we are looking for please see the full job profile & cover letter attached at the bottom of this page!

About Portsmouth City Council

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours .

You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person'points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.

You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.

Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact [e-mail] or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.