Vessel Fire & Safety Officer

Responsibilities

• Fire Safety & Hot Work Permit Compliance : Ensure all hot work is conducted in accordance with Hot Work Permit requirements 🔥✅
• General Fire Safety Inspections : Check for general fire issues such as gas location, flammable substances, and storage. Be aware of all gases in use 💨🔥
• Area Inspections : Thoroughly inspect areas, including behind bulkheads and neighboring spaces, prior to hot work 🧐🔍
• Fire Safety Signage : Ensure all safety signs and warning notices are visible, appropriate, and adhered to 🚨⚠️
• Fire-Fighting Equipment : Be conversant with the safe use of all hand portable fire-fighting equipment onboard and external fire-fighting equipment. Take responsibility for their serviceability 🔥🛠️
• Liaising with Trades : Liaise with all trades and be aware of all flushing and testing systems. Stop tests prior to hot work 🔧👷♂️
• Other Duties : Perform any other duties as directed by the Fire Manager 🔄👨🔧

Requirements

• Must be fit and able to work in physically demanding conditions, including heat, confined spaces, and at heights 🔥💪🧗♂️
• Must be a British citizen 🇬🇧 or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years.
• Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC) 🛂
• Must have a 5-year checkable work history , with any employment gaps exceeding 2 weeks accounted for 📑📅
• Full training will be provided, but you must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining safety standards and procedures 🎓🔧
• Must be comfortable working in dark, confined spaces, at heights, and wearing breathing apparatus 🌑
• It's great to see you're considering a career with Securitas UK!
• Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.
• At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness , and our People Promise:
• Opportunity - We see potential in every person and situation
• People - We open our eyes to all that's good
• Purpose - We make your world a safer place
• What You Can Expect
• Our Recruitment Team reviews every application carefully. Applying can feel daunting, but we're here to support you-just email us if you need help.
• Diversity & Inclusion - Be Yourself
• Your Benefits
• STRIVE - Securitas Perks gives you access to a great range of discounts on a variety of retailers, services and everyday spending to suit your shopping habits.
• Dental Plans - A range of plans providing support, providing cash back towards everyday dental costs, such as dental examinations, X-rays, and treatment
• HSF Health Plan - Range of healthcare cash plans at highly discounted rates, providing families with peace of mind by getting cash back on everyday medical costs, such as dental check-ups, contact lenses and acupuncture, and by covering unexpected costs.
• Cycle to Work - A super cost-effective way of getting a brand new bike, cycling equipment or both. Save up to 42% of the usual cost and spread the cost over several months from your salary.
• Specsavers - Save money on eye tests and when purchasing spectacles.
• WeCare - A 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, get fit programme and more.
• Toothfairy - Online access to advice and guidance, from real UK Dentists.
• Pension Plan - Plan for your financial future by build

Benefits

Additional Information

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Vessel Fire & Safety Officer to join our team in Barrow. As part of your role, you will be working in a sensitive defence contract environment, where you will be protecting people and assets from injury or loss caused by fire or accident. You will also reduce reputational and financial risks while protecting information and assets in or around the premises. Your work will ensure the team's operational success and service delivery. As a Vessel Fire & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for the safety of personnel and assets, which requires you to access, work, and egress in confined spaces. You will need to maintain a high level of personal fitness to carry out the duties of the role and be prepared to work in challenging environments, including confined spaces, heights, darkness, and outdoor conditions. While no medical exam is required, you must be comfortable with these physical requirements and able to meet the demands of the role. This is a shift-based role, 365 days a year. 🛠️💪 Shifts Available : Day Shifts : £15.16 per hour 🌅 3 days on, 4 days off 🌞 Night Shifts : £15.88 per hour 🌜 Monday to Thursday 🌙 Additional Night Shift: £16.91 3 nights on, 4 nights off 🌙

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