Fire Safety Protection Inspectors (Grade 5)

Summary

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are looking for Trainee Fire Safety Protection Inspectors to enhance our Protection Teams across the Devon and Somerset area. Successful applicants will join us on a full time (37 hours per week) permanent basis, and in return will receive a salary of £32654.00 - £35235.00 (gross) per annum. 

Are you interested in working for the largest non-metropolitan Fire Service in England? Are you interested in living in the South West of England close to National Parks, Areas of Outstanding National Beauty, Surfing Beaches, Historic Buildings and Cathedral Cities? Do you take pride in a career protecting lives, ensuring safety and protecting the public? 

If you are then Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service could be the place to work for you. 

These opportunities are open to existing employees and we are also looking to bring new people into the organisation that have the attitude, aptitude and personal qualities we need. 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service provides prevention, protection, and response services across the counties of Devon and Somerset. Our vision is that together, we will work to end preventable fire and rescue emergencies, creating a safer world for you and your family. Keeping people safe is what we do, and we owe our fantastic reputation to our highly skilled and motivated workforce, with over 1800 employees. 

Find out more:

This role involves working as part of the Fire Safety Protection Delivery Team across the whole of Devon and Somerset. You will be working with the Responsible Persons at premises to ensure that High Risk buildings across the two counties are safe for residents, workers and visitors. Your role will be to apply the Fire Safety Order 2005 to our Risk Based Inspection Programme. 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service are committed to the development of people and teams. There is potential for progression to a Grade 7 role through a Career Progression Pathway. Any offer of career progression is not guaranteed and will be subject to Service Delivery needs. 

You will need to be flexible, respond positively to change and be prepared for continuous learning and professional development throughout your career. 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service can offer you the beautiful counties of Devon and Somerset with their varied landscapes to live and work. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package to all our staff including Local Government Pension Scheme, access to free parking, flexible working, training and development opportunities, sports and social clubs and the use of on-site gym facilities. There is also an essential car user's vehicle scheme that may be considered. 

Eligibility Criteria and How to apply:

All applicants will need to meet the following criteria in order to be eligible to apply: 

• Demonstrate good communication skills with people representing both internal and external stakeholders. 
• Be both self-motivated and able to work independently, visiting premises on your own, and be able to manage your own workload, whilst also able to work positively as a team member. 
• Desirable to have an understanding of and experience in applying legislation, compliance codes of practice, BSI Standards and technical guidance documents. 
• Demonstrate a motivation to drive down the risk of fire in the built environment, protect life and support Firefighter Safety. 
• Hold a full current UK driving licence at time of accepting any employment offer. 

Closing Date: 2359hrs 12 January 2025

How to apply:

You will be required to complete an application form and submit a document evidencing how you meet the following essential criteria taken from the Job Description and Person Specification. 

We are not able to shortlist for interview from a CV so please evidence the following criteria in full, demonstrating how you meet each criteria: 

1. Ability to work as part of a team and on individual tasks.
2. A high level of verbal and written communication skills
3. Ability to prioritise competing pressures to meet tight deadlines. 
4. Resilience when dealing with a challenging and busy workload, 
5. Ability to persuade and influence others (both within and outside the Service). 
6. Ability to travel frequently within Devon and Somerset, an on occasion, outside of Devon and Somerset.

To help you complete this part of the application form please find attached below the work document "Fire Safety Protection Inspectors (Trainee) - Essential Criteria for Completion" for you to download and complete with your evidence of the above criteria. You can then upload the document where requested when completing your application form. Please note that there is a maximum word limit of 2000 words (excluding titles) applied to your evidence document. 

Evidence submitted in relation to the above essential criteria will be used for shortlisting applications received. 

Our values

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and all employees must share this commitment and adhere to the Service's Safeguarding Policy and Procedure. 

Fire and Rescue Authority roles are listed in Schedule 1 of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order and as such it is our policy to require all applicants to disclose any criminal convictions (both spent and unspent) including driving offences, cautions and or reprimands. 

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Authority are committed to the rehabilitation of offenders, as such any positive disclosures will incorporate a reasonable and proportionate response. 

As a Service and as individuals: 

• We are proud to help
• We are honest
• We are respectful
• We are working together

Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service recognise and celebrate the vast diversity of the local communities that we serve and aspire for this to be reflected within our workforce. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and beliefs, who share our values, to consider working for us.