Fire Risk Assessor

About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services including Cleaning, Catering, Security, Technical services, Energy Management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services to the public and private sectors.

About The Role: This role sits within our Technical Services division that provides services on contracts throughout the Scotland region. Working at OCS is more than just a job; it’s an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an ‘Employer of choice’ in our sector and are proud to invest in our colleague’s personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes that are aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours attached to their role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversight of fire risk assessment programme across over 200 facilities.
• Oversight of the Fire Management online software package.
• Reporting of fire risk assessment outcomes, remedial findings, and task status.
• Conduct quality checks on completed inspections and works.
• Co‑ordinate, schedule and prepare documentation for fire risk assessment inspections.
• Appointed Person for all fire management contract deliverables.
• Oversight of bespoke safety management programmes.
• Monitor and report on the health and safety matters within the contract.
• Carry out H&S auditing of client’s facilities, OCS engineers and supply chain partners.
• Advise senior and operational managers of the effectiveness of H&S procedures.
• Auditing engineering and sub‑contractor works and ensuring outcomes are reported and advice issued for effective resolution.
• Ensure the programme of required immunisations is implemented where required.
• Support the wider delivery teams in training, learning and development.

Key Hiring Criteria:

• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be subject to passing client security checks.
• Must hold NEBOSH Fire Certificate or NEBOSH Fire Conversion Technician status with recognised bodies – IFSM/IFPO/IFE would be preferred.
• Thorough up-to-date knowledge of fire safety legislation and best practice.
• Experience of working within high secure facilities such as police, fire, prison, or courts advantageous.
• Hold a full driving license.
• Experience in using CAFM or other management systems.

How to Apply:

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