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