FIRE SAFETY INSPECTING OFFICERS - (NON-UNIFORMED)

Grade 5, £26,928 - £31,653 Pay award pending

The Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service (RBFRS) are seeking a number of highly professional individuals to undertake the role of Fire Safety Inspecting Officers (non-uniformed) in the Fire Safety Department.

As a member of a small team located in Newbury, Reading or Maidenhead, the post holders will contribute to the corporate aims of the Fire Authority through the enforcement of fire safety legislation.

Post-holders will carry out inspections and advise on fire safety measures to minimise risk in existing locations, planned structures and events.

The successful applicant will have sound experience, knowledge and understanding in the fire safety field including fire safety legislation, the fire safety regulatory framework, fire safety guides, codes of practice, and risk assessment.

The posts are conditioned to a 37 hour week.

Applicants must possess a full driving licence and the daily use of a car is required, for which an allowance will be paid.

To discuss this post please contact Guy Pegler, the Group Manager- Fire Safety, on 0118 9322770.

Application forms and further details can be obtained from the Personnel Section, Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, 103 Dee Road, Tilehurst, Berkshire RG30 4FS or by telephoning the recruitment line on 0118 9322260.

The closing date for all applications is 19th October 2007.

It is anticipated that interviews will be held in the first two weeks of November 2007 with a planned start date at the beginning of January 2008.

Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service are committed to equality of opportunity and are actively seeking a more diverse workforce. If you are disabled and meet the essential criteria of the role, you will be guaranteed an interview.

The post is open to the Brigade Job Share Scheme.