Fire and Safety Technician
Location: Godalming, Surrey
Salary: £38,000 to £40,000 per annum
Our client’s school is beautiful and a wonderful place to live and work. It was founded in 1611 and moved to its present magnificent 250-acre site near Godalming in Surrey in 1872. Few schools can offer such a splendid backdrop for teaching and learning, and the school community is very strong, with excellent relationships between pupils and staff.
The Role
The Health and Fire Safety Technician will provide support to the Health and Fire Safety team.
Ideally candidates will have a proven track record and experience in the industry and have an electrical or mechanical engineering background, however this is not essential as relevant training will be provided for the right candidate.
The Health and Fire Safety Technician will have ability to follow set procedures accurately and consistently. The candidate should be adaptable and demonstrate initiative. They will become part of a small team of professionals who are passionate about making a difference, and an organisation with a long-standing commitment to safety within its Schools.
Skills and Qualifications
Qualifications and Experience:
* A good standard of education, including English and Mathematics GCSE or equivalent
* Good knowledge of current Health and Fire Safety legislation and its application.
* Knowledge of safeguarding procedures (desirable but training will be given)
* Ability to handle sensitive information in confidence
* 3+ years in a similar role
Desirable Qualifications (but not essential):
The successful candidate will possess a strong track record or potential for achievement in:
* Relevant health & fire safety qualifications (or working towards) such as:
* Nebosh-National General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety
* Nebosh -Certificate in Fire Safety
* BAFE-Certificate in Portable Fire Extinguisher Maintenance
* NIEIC - Fundamentals of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
* NIEIC- Maintenance of Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems
* First Aid at Work certificate
* Accredited PAT tester
* Accredited Fire Door inspector
* Valid UK Driver’s licence.
Benefits
Competitive contributory occupational pension scheme
Death in service benefit up to the age of 70
Cash Health Plan currently provided by +Medicash
Payment for eye tests for users of visual display screen equipment, and a contribution currently amounting to £50 to the cost of any corrective eye wear (normally claimable once every 3 years)
Personal Accident insurance
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
School fee remission (subject to eligibility)
Membership of the School Sports Centre
Membership of the School’s 9-hole golf course at a reduced subscription
Participation in a ‘Cycle to Work’ scheme (subject to eligibility)
Salary sacrifice on electric vehicles (subject to eligibility)
Lunches, during your normal working day
Free on-site parking
Invitations to school productions and concerts throughout the year
Use of the School Library to borrow books & other media
Continuing professional development as part of their talent management programme.
To Apply
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