Health and Safety and Fire Risk Consultant

Overview

The Health & Safety Department are looking for a hardworking professional Fire Risk and Health & Safety Consultant with a high level of technical knowledge and experience.

You will have the ability to build strong relationships with the clients and deliver high quality, cost effective consultancy service and advice.

Ideally you will hold a Level 5 diploma in H&S and a level 3 to 4 or equivalent qualification in Fire safety and actively complete Fire risk assessments with evidence of relevant CPD available.

This will be a hybrid role requiring work from home and field work on client’s premises.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Conduct yourself in a professional matter at all times (including appearance, use of PPE, communication etc.) ensuring that you comply with both company and departmental policies, procedures and protocols
• To visit clients premises for the purpose of carrying out agreed contractual work
• Undertake H&S and Fire safety visits to client’s premises in accordance with departmental protocols and contract requirements, in particular where SLA’s are in place
• Submit any relevant reports or other such associated documents in accordance with client demand and departmental protocols
• Advise and instruct clients in the use of Fire safety and Health and Safety Management systems and other relevant technical documents and online services
• Liaise with the Fire and Rescue Services, HSE and other Enforcing Authorities on behalf of clients when required to do so
• Assist clients with accident or other investigations as required
• Advise clients on matters of Fire safety and Health and Safety standards and best practice affecting their business
• Manage time effectively to provide an effective and efficient service to clients
• Attend company meetings, courses etc. when required to update and maintain professional skills/knowledge
• Look after your company vehicle in the appropriate manner by maintaining cleanliness and security
• Supporting the client through effective crisis management where required
• To carry out H&S compliance audits for clients to a suitable standard and technical level.
• To Carry out premises fire risk assessments for clients to a suitable standard and technical level.
• To provide practical support to clients regarding H&S and fire safety.
• To be familiar with BAFE standards
• Any other relevant duties as may be identified by your Line Manager

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the department and the overall business objectives of the organisation.

What you Bring to the Team

• Excellent client relationship skills
• Provision of practical solutions to clients
• Deliver a high quality H&S consultancy service with commercial boundaries
• Strong Fire safety and Health and Safety technical knowledge
• Evidence of fire risk assessment experience in a previous role
• Fire Safety training and qualifications to a level 3/4 standard.
• Accreditation to a recognised Fire safety body preferred.
• Accreditation to a recognised H&S professional body preferred.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Work to strict deadlines
• Ability to prioritise workload