Fire Security Officer
Posted on June 13th, 2024 by
Basildon
£ per hour
Type of Job: Permanent
Great opportunity to work as a Fire Security Officer for a leading global security and outsourcing group, specialising in outsourcing of business processes in sectors where security and safety risks are considered a strategic threat.
G4S is recruiting for a Fire Security Officer to work in Basildon.
The rate of pay is £ per hour (£ an hour extra for all employees who pass a level 3 apprenticeship course and an extra per hour whilst training). More information will be given upon request.
This is a full-time and permanent role, working a varied shift pattern inclusive of days, nights and weekends.
**Please note you must be over the age of 18 to apply for this role**
Applicants will need to hold a full manual UK driving licence and have their own transport**
Your Time at Work
As a Fire Security Officer at this site your duties will include:
- You will need to be qualified to operate highly specialised equipment (including testing and maintenance where required) and in a range of emergency response techniques.
- You will carry out all fire checks, security checks and ensure all weekly and monthly paperwork are
completed - in line with Ford Fire Bulletin 27 requirements.
- Read and 'action' e-mails.
Weekly checks include:
- Sprinkler and pump test
- Carry out break glass test
- Issue of the Hotwork permits and 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 maintenance are working on sprinkler alarm system - standby required.)
- Safety walks (Housekeeping) of buildings during production hours 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 Ford Fire bulletins
- Conduct visual walk round of buildings
- Report any faults via the Ford in house maintenance systems.
- Operate the radio system
- Wear appropriate PPE at all times
Our Perfect Worker
Our ideal worker will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, have excellent communication skills, possess good IT skills.
Security Experience and an SIA licence are necessary to be considered for this position.
Previous experience working within a similar role is required.
Key Information and Benefits
- Earn £ p/h
- Shifts: Fixed weekend shifts
- Canteen on site
- Good links to public transport
- Career progression opportunities
- Modern working environment
- weeks holiday per year, 8 of these will be in lieu of bank holidays (worked or not worked)
- Workplace Pension Scheme
- Great 4 Savings Employee Discount Scheme
- Job ref: 1G4S
About Staffline
Staffline are working in Partnership with G4S, providing a recruitment solution for security roles.