Vessel Fire & Safety Officer

Vessel Fire & Safety Officer

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, protecting people and assets from 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.

Shifts

• Day Shifts: £15.16 per hour (3 days on, 4 days off)
• Night Shifts: £15.88 per hour (Monday to Thursday)
• Additional Night Shift: £16.91 per hour (3 nights on, 4 nights off)

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 fire issues such as gas location, flammable substances, and storage.
• 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, and 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

• 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.

Diversity & Inclusion – Be Yourself

• We are an inclusive employer and proud of our Level 2 Disability Confident status.
• We support equality through Employee Networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant.
• We also celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month.

Benefits

• STRIVE – Access to discounts on a variety of retailers, services, and everyday spending.
• Dental Plans – Plans providing support and cash back towards everyday dental costs.
• HSF Health Plan – Cash plans at discounted rates for everyday medical costs.
• Cycle to Work – Cost‑effective way to get a bike or cycling equipment.
• Specsavers – Discount on eye tests and spectacles.
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support service, fitness programme, and more.
• Toothfairy – Online access to advice and guidance from UK dentists.
• Pension Plan – Employer contribution plus tax relief on contributions.
• Payroll ISA – An ISA savings account to meet long‑term financial goals.
• Free Mortgage Advice.
• Go & Live – Financial Well‑being Hub.
• Death in Service Benefit – Permanent employees covered for Life Assurance.

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