Fire Risk Assessor

Fire Risk Assessor

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• Location
• Midlands
• Salary
• Up to £45,000 Depending on experience
• Vacancy Type
• Permanent/Full Time
• Job Description
• When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. 

We care about our people and take your well-being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counseling sessions, which can be in-person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs. 

You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available.

To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle-to-work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub.  

 We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work-life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies.  

 We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards! 

About our business

We have a compelling vision to become one of the largest fire safety businesses in the UK.  By bringing together our successful fire businesses and pooling our individual strengths, we will build a business with an enviable service and product offering for both our existing and new customers.   We will make JLA Fire & Security an exciting place to be.

Role overview

As a member of the Fire Risk Assessment team, who will deliver on various projects, schemes and individual assessments for our growing client portfolio across the southern region of the UK as part of a wider Fire Risk Assessment team. 

Key tasks

•     As a fire risk assessor, you will be required to carry out fire risk assessments across a wide range of property types; Care Homes, Residential, Educational, Commercial and Industrial etc
•     You will be customer facing and writing reports using our pre-defined software in accordance with localised fire legislation and guidance.
•     There may be some requirement to support clients in liaison with enforcing authorities, writing fire procedures and assisting clients with things like PEEP’s.
•     Liaison with other fire divisions within the business when questions are asked about reports written and assist with technical support where required.
•     Although we have assessors based all across the UK, as a national business there will be a requirement to travel, therefore a company vehicle (or allowance) are provided as well as accommodation / food allowance should there need for an occasional overnight stay be required.

Service Delivery

•     Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role, ensuring you deliver the basics right every time and lead a team where service is central to good performance.

Managing Risk

•     Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impact on your operations.
•     Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business

Managing Health & Safety

•     Conduct any Risk Assessments and Method Statements, compiling reports in line with H&S requirements
•     Liaising with the Head of Compliance to ensure any compliance as part of your role is in line with the framework set.

Knowledge and Skills (what you know and what you can do)
Essential - 

•     Excellent Communication Skills 
•     Ability to work as part of a team
•     Attention to detail
•     Decision making skills
•     Problem solving skills
•     Organisations skills
•     Ability to use various forms of digital software
•     Extensive understanding of fire safety law, guidance and British Standards.

Desirbale - 

•     Advanced level of customer services 
•     Client liaison and management

Experience (what you have done)
Essential - 

•     A minimum of 3 years within the fire safety industry as a fire risk assessor 

Desirable - 

•     Significant experience in the fire safety industry 

Personal qualities (the way you think and act)

•       Loyal, committed
•     Friendly 
•     Works well with others 

Qualifications

Essential - 

•     Evidence of FRA related training or qualifications. 
•     Evidence of continued CPD  

Desirable - 

•     Currently on a Fire Risk Assessors register