Fire Safety Inspection Officer

Job Introduction

Fire Safety Inspecting Officer

Grade 7 - £32,597 - £35,412 pa dependent on experience (Pay review pending)

37 hours per week

Permanent

We are looking for Fire Safety Inspecting Officers to join our Protection Team. The primary role will be to ensure compliance with the Fire Safety Order 2005. This will include auditing premises, giving advice and carrying out building regulations consultations.

What Are We Looking For?

Applicants who have well developed written and verbal communication skills with a minimum or 4 GCSE passes at A-C (or equivalent) including English Language and Maths. Previous experience of carrying out audits/inspections and delivering talks to groups is essential. To apply for this position applicants will either have a Level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety or will be required to commit to work towards this qualification within a specified timescale. The successful candidate should also be willing to undertake any other courses and qualifications applicable to this role.

Excellent interpersonal skills are required as the role will be dealing with members of the public on a daily basis. A full valid driving licence is also essential.

What We Offer

The post is located at Service Headquarters, Shrewsbury, providing free on-site parking.

The role also includes the following benefits:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Hours Scheme
• Paycare Health Benefits
• Occupational Health Services
• Hybrid working (1 day per week homeworking)

Please note: Applications will be shortlisted based on how well they meet the criteria in the person specification, so please ensure your application clearly reflects this.

The successful candidate will be required to undertake a Standard DBS check before the appointment is confirmed.

For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact: GM Ross Donnelly ***email_hidden***

The closing date for applications is 30 June 2026

Shropshire Fire and Rescue Service is committed to equality and diversity at work. We positively welcome applications from disabled people and minority groups who are under-represented in our Service. For the health and safety of our employees, we operate a no smoking policy