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Fire Safety Inspector HIWFRS624977
Salary Range: £40,444 - £42,123 per annum
Work Location: HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh and HIWFRS hubs across the County
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 9 November 2026
The Role:
This is an exciting opportunity to join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) as a Fire Safety Inspector, working from one of the 5 hubs based within HIWFRS.
In the role you will undertake Risk Based Inspection Programme, both pre-planned and reactive.You will be providing advice, support and guidance to business owners and others, to help them to reduce the risk from fire. You will also work with other authorities to undertake statutory consultations. You will also be responding to Alleged Fire Risks; enforcing the Fire Safety Order by collecting evidence and writing reports; and evaluatingsmall events via the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) process. In addition, you will be reviewing and updating Policy documents.
To be successful in the role, you need knowledge of current fire safety legislation and how it is applied in the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Previous experience in a fire safety related post is desirable, but not essential.
You'll receive full training, including accredited qualifications, and be mentored throughout your development by a member of the team.
Reaching Further-Inspiring and challenging ourselves and others.
Showing Respect- Fairness, honesty and integrity in everything we say and do.
Supporting Others-Listening and acting with compassion and empathy.
Everyone Playing Their Part-Recognising the contributionwe all make.
Vetting Requirements:
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat indirect discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied to any posts which may unintentionally exclude certain groups of potential applicants from applying or have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, disability, age, ethnic or national origin, marital status, creed, sexuality, trade union activity or responsibility for dependants unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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