Vessel Fire & Safety Officer at Securitas USA Corporate Services

Barrow-in-Furness, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Dec, 25

Salary

14.77

Posted On

02 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Fire Safety, Hot Work Permit Compliance, General Fire Safety Inspections, Area Inspections, Fire Safety Signage, Fire-Fighting Equipment, Liaising with Trades, Physical Fitness, Confined Spaces, Safety Standards, Emergency Response, Risk Management, Team Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Problem Solving, Communication

Industry

Security and Investigations

Description

Company Description Join Securitas - Global Leader in Security Services! 🌍🔐 At Securitas, we’re dedicated to protecting what matters most. With over 300,000 employees worldwide, we offer innovative security solutions tailored to each client’s needs. From on-site officers 🚓 to advanced surveillance 🎥, we use the latest technology to deliver top-tier protection. Be part of a trusted team, where your contribution makes a real difference in safeguarding people, assets, and information. Join us today and help create safer environments for businesses and communities! 💼🌟 Job Description We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Vessel Fire & Safety Officer to join our team in Barrow. As part of your role, you will be working in a sensitive defence contract environment, where you will be protecting people and assets from injury or loss caused by fire or accident. You will also reduce reputational and financial risks while protecting information and assets in or around the premises. Your work will ensure the team’s operational success and service delivery. As a Vessel Fire & Safety Officer, you will be responsible for the safety of personnel and assets, which requires you to access, work, and egress in confined spaces. You will need to maintain a high level of personal fitness to carry out the duties of the role and be prepared to work in challenging environments, including confined spaces, heights, darkness, and outdoor conditions. While no medical exam is required, you must be comfortable with these physical requirements and able to meet the demands of the role. This is a shift-based role, 365 days a year. 🛠️💪 Shifts Available: Day Shifts: £14.10 per hour 🌅 3 days on, 4 days off 🌞 Night Shifts: £14.77 per hour 🌜 Monday to Thursday 🌙 Responsibilities: Fire Safety & Hot Work Permit Compliance: Ensure all hot work is conducted in accordance with Hot Work Permit requirements 🔥✅ General Fire Safety Inspections: Check for general fire issues such as gas location, flammable substances, and storage. Be aware of all gases in use 💨🔥 Area Inspections: Thoroughly inspect areas, including behind bulkheads and neighboring spaces, prior to hot work 🧐🔍 Fire Safety Signage: Ensure all safety signs and warning notices are visible, appropriate, and adhered to 🚨⚠️ Fire-Fighting Equipment: Be conversant with the safe use of all hand portable fire-fighting equipment onboard and external fire-fighting equipment. Take responsibility for their serviceability 🔥🛠️ Liaising with Trades: Liaise with all trades and be aware of all flushing and testing systems. Stop tests prior to hot work 🔧👷‍♂️ Other Duties: Perform any other duties as directed by the Fire Manager 🔄👨‍🔧 Qualifications Requirements: Must be fit and able to work in physically demanding conditions, including heat, confined spaces, and at heights 🔥💪🧗‍♂️ Must be a British citizen 🇬🇧 or have held a British passport for a minimum of 5 years. Ability to obtain Security Clearance (SC) 🛂 Must have a 5-year checkable work history, with any employment gaps exceeding 2 weeks accounted for 📑📅 Full training will be provided, but you must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining safety standards and procedures 🎓🔧 Must be comfortable working in dark, confined spaces, at heights, and wearing breathing apparatus 🌑

Responsibilities

The Vessel Fire & Safety Officer is responsible for ensuring the safety of personnel and assets by conducting fire safety inspections and ensuring compliance with hot work permit requirements. This role involves working in confined spaces and maintaining a high level of personal fitness to meet the physical demands of the job.