Fire Safety Warden

Recruiter
Blue Octopus
Location
Old Trafford, Greater Manchester
Salary
£8.76 per hour
Posted
02 Mar 2018
Closes
30 Mar 2018
Ref
THTF60910
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time

2 Month Fixed Term Contract with possibility of extension

Our client is looking for enthusiastic and motivated people whose passion is to make a real difference. They believe in delivering excellent customer and community services. They are more than just a landlord. They are a force for good, driven by social justice, inspiring people and neighbourhoods to be the best they can be. 

They are currently looking to recruit Fire Safety Wardens to patrol five of their high rise tower blocks throughout the day and night to ensure the safety of their customers whilst they conduct fire risk works to the buildings.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct regular walk arounds of the building, (internal and external) being watchful for any indications of fire breaking out
  • Maintain accurate records following walk arounds and reporting any repairs to the appropriate team
  • Ensure accurate records are kept and adhered to with regards to vulnerable customers and the appropriate precautions are taken in the event of a fire
  • Notify the fire service and customers in the event of a fire and take measures to evacuate the building if necessary, adhering to the fire evacuation procedure
  • Support colleagues in surrounding tower blocks

Essential Criteria:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to make decisions whilst under pressure
  • Be available to work at short notice

Working hours are 44 hours, comprising of 12 hour shifts which will rotate between 9am – 9pm and 9pm – 9am.

This is a Blue Octopus Recruitment Ltd vacancy who are operating as an employment agency. Once you have clicked to apply for this vacancy, we will then send you more information on the role including a copy of the application form via email