Fire Safety Officer

Premier Work Support are excited to be recruiting experienced Fire Safety Officers on a temporary, ad hoc basis for a prestigious venue in London's Docklands.
A brief description of the work for which you are employed is as follows:

* Familiarise themselves with the Venue's Rules and regulations.

* Monitor fire safety issues during build-up, open and pull-outs period.
-Report any obstructed emergency escape routes to the Venue's Health and Safety department.
-Report any build-up of combustible rubbish and waste materials to the Cleaning Manager
-Report any emergency signs that are not operating correctly to the Venue's Health and Safety Department.

* Ensure Exhibition is built in line with approved floor plans, i.e. gangways widths are maintained, and materials used comply with the venue's Rules and Regulations.

* Distribute additional fire extinguishers in exhibition areas as requested by the Venue's Health and Safety Department.

* Record any missing or damaged fire extinguishers on dilapidation form.

* Advise venue staff and exhibitors on fire safety issues.

* Carry out and record tests on VESDA alarm system.

* Brief visiting Security companies on the Venue's Emergency procedures.

* Carry out fire risk assessments.

* Carry out fire safety training.

* Issue hot work permits.

* Ensure the Venue meets the requirements set out in the fire certificate.

* Ensure they remain in radio contact with the Security suite.

* Ensure the Boulevard and Lorry way shutters are working.

* Carry out Fire Risk Assessment prior to opening on the first day of event.

* Check the PA system is working.

* Permitting of vehicles in halls.

* Providing fire watches.

* Carrying out emergency lighting tests.

* Viewing trial runs of pyrotechnics, haze machines or laser set ups.

* Dock edge railing removal.

* Checking berthing permits and related safety measures.

* Assisting with evacuation requirements.

* Tackling with small scale fires.

* Checking and closing fire doors.
In the event of an emergency

* Instructing personnel and visitors to immediately leave the building by the nearest exit.

* Ensuring assistance where necessary for disabled employees & visitors.

* Assisting with evacuation chairs.

* Inspect all areas under their control, including all screened and enclosed areas, offices, toilets, etc, before leaving the building.

* Close doors behind you.

* When all personnel & visitors are evacuated from the areas for which they are responsible, report to the Fire Officers who will be located at the assembly point.

* If any employees or visitors are known or believed to be in the building this must be reported immediately to the Fire Officer.
Non event days

* Inducting the Venue's staff and contractors into the Venue's emergency procedures.

* Carrying out statutory Health & Safety related checks.

* Fire extinguisher service, siting and maintenance.

* Responding to alarms.

* Assisting in carrying out fire risk assessments.

Hours of work will vary to include days and/or nights and weekends and the hourly rate is £15.54 per hour.

Due to the ad hoc nature of this work, it would be ideal for someone who comes from a Fire officer, health and safety background who is looking to top up their income with additional employment.

A current DBS is preferred, but not essential. You are required to produce evidence of your eligibility to work in the UK (such as a current Passport, along with a valid visa if necessary, or a full UK birth certificate).

Benefits of working for Premier Work Support include:

* 29 days accrued annual leave per annum (inclusive of statutory holidays PAYE only)

* Online payslips

* Excellent pay rates

* Work wear and uniform

* On-going assignments

* Pension Scheme
If you're interested, apply without delay by submitting your CV