About Our Organisation
Our client is a well-known public organisation within the Healthcare sector with bases throughout the country.
This particular role will place you in an office just outside of Cork City Centre.
Your New Role
We provide a range of professional, technical, project management, property, fire & safety, and related services in respect of the procurement, development, operation, and maintenance of buildings, plant, and equipment.
These services include design, specification, project management, supervision, and procurement associated with building and refurbishment works in the Cork/Kerry region.
Key Responsibilities:
* Regular inspections of buildings, means of escape and all fire-fighting equipment to ensure it is properly located, well-marked, in good repair and in good working order.
* Reviewing and, as necessary, drawing up of fire orders, including evacuation schemes for various types of building and institution, including schemes for evacuation of all persons with particular regard to mentally ill and non-ambulant patients.
* Regular and routine inspection of places, premises and equipment that present a special risk of fire and reporting any breaches of the fire prevention code.
* Instruction of staff in each premises on avoidance of fire hazards, summoning of the fire brigade, operation of the fire alarm and fire equipment, and means of escape.
* Curtailment of an outbreak of fire, pending the arrival of the fire brigade, prevention of smoke spread and evacuation of danger areas.
* Arranging regular fire drills in each location and ensuring they are properly carried out.
* Monitoring the water supply in all divisions of each institution to ensure it is of sufficient volume and pressure for firefighting purposes.
* Ensuring that all hydrants are clearly identified.
* Advising on interpretation of Fire Protection Standards and Building Regulations issued by Government Departments and ensuring their implementation.
* Monitoring all means of escape to ensure they are always both safe and adequate and kept operative and clearly indicated.
* Keeping proper records of all inspections, fires, evacuation drills, fire-fighting equipment and such other matters relating to the office of the Fire Prevention Officer.
* Reporting in writing on the state of the fire prevention services in the organisation's buildings and premises assigned to this role at three-monthly intervals.
Requirements for Success
* A Level 7 qualification in Engineering, Fire Engineering, Architecture, Health & Safety or Building Services/Building Surveying, or an equivalent qualification.
* Minimum two years' experience in a comparable Fire and Safety role.
* A high degree of proficiency/expertise in Microsoft Office.
What You'll Get in Return
An excellent salary and package on offer, with the opportunity to work on large public works projects.