Fire Risk Assessor

Fire Risk Assessor

Paignton – covering the South West

£37,100 - £45,063 per year plus Company car

35 hours per week – Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 17:00pm

We have an opportunity for a Fire Risk Assessor to join our Fire and Security team, based in Paignton. You will be working in a team primarily carrying out fire risk assessments and also assisting in carrying out secondary inspections of pre and post remedial works for the full portfolio of properties, ensuring high standards of safety are maintained. This will be a balance of site and home working.

Our Compliance team are responsible for managing compliance responsibilities consisting of fire risk assessments to ensure properties comply with legislation with our priority being the safety of our residents.

The role of Fire Risk Assessor will include:

• Undertaking of fire risk assessments, audits, inspections and surveys in line with organisational policies and procedures
• Produce and maintain reports/documentation for fire risk assessment specifications, with the ability to demonstrate inspections and remedial actions meet KPIs
• Coordinate, communicate and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, identifying any shortfalls in service delivery
• Raise awareness of fire risks and promote fire safety measures

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Level 4 Certificate in Fire Risk Assessment, or currently undertaking the qualification. If you have a lower level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application
• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role such as Fire Risk Surveyor, Fire Risk Assessor or Fire Safety Officer
• Proven track record of conducting fire risk assessments ideally gained in the social housing or construction sector (or similar)
• Some knowledge of Fire regulations including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, legislation and current and good practice
• Proven experience of working to deadlines and prioritising work loads
• Working knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s live

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays
• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Role salary is £32,244 with an additional policy allowance of £4,855 per annum (rising to £33,941 with an additional policy allowance of £5,111 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
• If qualified to FPA Level 4 role salary is £32,244 with an additional policy allowance of £10,566 per annum (rising to £33,941 with an additional policy allowance of £11,122 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)