Assistant Fire Safety Coordinator
EQUANS
Assistant Fire Safety Coordinator
Salary Not Specified
EQUANS, Haddington, East Lothian
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 3 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 91dbf345eb9f442983455925c9ce5dc4
Full Job Description
- Assist in promoting good fire safety practices and the day-to-day management of the fire safety role on-site
- Assist with monitoring and maintaining the EDF's fire risk assessment programme, produce risk assessments and identify risks and actions for remedy
- Provide suitable fire safety guidance and information for site and keep abreast of any changes to relevant fire safety legislation and guidance
- Assist in inspection, care and maintenance of fire extinguishers and related equipment
- Collation of monthly KPIs for Fire Safety
- Production of OPEX / Toolbox Talks
- Update of Fire Safety documentation - PIOI's, check sheets and independent verification forms
- Implementation and ongoing monitoring of Fire Extinguisher controls and laydown records
- Creation and maintenance of Fire Extinguisher digital records
- Management of various fire safety projects: -
- Carrying out independent verification checks for Hot Work where required
- Assistance in the delivery of Fire Safety training workshops including fire extinguisher training
- Attendance of meetings in absence of Fire Safety Coordinator
- Assistance in the organisation of annual fire drills
- Assistance in audits, inspections and regulator visits to escort visitors and data gathering
- Willingness to work "out of hours" as needed
- Outage Safety & Quality Team Support
- Be able to rectify problems where appropriate (following correct procedures)
- Identify and report areas and procedures that fail to meet expected standards (Safety, Technical and Environmental)
- Carry out appropriate risk assessments before undertaking any work
FPA level 3 certificate or equivalent - Able to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, lift, push and carry up to HSE guidelines.
- ECDL or equivalent in MS Office programs, including Word & Excel
- Conducting fire risk assessments
- Auditing fire safety equipment's such as fire hoses, equipment's etc
- Working knowledge of Scottish fire safety legislation and familiarity with codes of practice and guidance
- Ability and experience of producing written reports and statistical information using IT software
- Previous experience of using computers to input/retrieve and interrogate data.
- Following risk assessment, deciding on relevant risk control measures
- Providing advice and guidance on fire safety law and practices., Good interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate well verbally and in writing with staff and other external organisations, including enforcement authorities outside the association.
- Able to write accurate and clear correspondence and reports, including the presentation of statistical information using IT software and databases.
- Good time management skills, able to take responsibility and to work independently and flexibly to prioritise workloads, meeting deadlines and targets, whilst maintaining an assertive, confident and diplomatic approach to staff/contractors
- Ability to organise consultation exercises and meetings for the Fire Coordinator and Emergency Preparedness Assistant to promote fire safety awareness, where necessary.
- Confident, objective, fair and clear when delivering difficult information or making decisions which may cause initially unfavourable reactions.
- Able to persuade, negotiate, influence and gain the co-operation of others to support the successful implementation of the project and so that individuals achieve positive advisory and enforcement experiences, wherever practical.
- Resolving, anticipating and preventing problems and finding solutions
- Capable of understanding the wider dimensions and implications of situations/problems
Equans is a world leader in energy services with nearly 100,000 employees working in more than 50 countries, with an annual turnover of over 17 billion euros. - Cycle to work scheme
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
- Referral programme, Equans are looking for an Assistant Fire Safety Coordinator to join our team in Dunbar at Torness Power Station on a permanent basis for our EDF contract. This is a part-time role working 18.5 hours per week. On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package., On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package, which includes;
- 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
- Life Cover equivalent to 1 times annual salary
- Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
- Gym membership discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Holiday purchase scheme
- 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
- Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
- Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
- Access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
o Fire hose testing of all hoses on site facilitation visits and batches
o Fire Extinguisher testing and management
Impact:
As an effective member of the Professional Services Team, you will be focused on customer care with a "can do" attitude with the flexibility and adaptability to work within the team in a changing business environment.
EQUANS is committed to leading our sector in sustainability. Our employees have a collective responsibility to work in a sustainable and efficient manner helping to minimise our impact on the environment whilst contributing benefits for our clients, colleagues and the community.
Employees have a responsibility not to cause harm to ourselves or to others in our efforts to make safety personal. All employees are expected to work within our Sustainability and Health and Safety policies and procedures.
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In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of technical, FM, regeneration and energy services - with specialist capabilities in smart buildings, green mobility, district & embedded energy and decentralised renewables.
Equans' 13,500 UK & Ireland employees combine these activities to help businesses, public sector organisations and government to embrace the energy transition towards net zero, and also the digital & industrial transitions that are redesigning the way we move, work and live.
Equans is a Bouygues group company., At Equans we're committed to delivering a culture where everyone's voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you'll find a welcoming and open workplace where you're supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.
You'll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), WOMEN TOGETHER (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.
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