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In 2020 Metro Safety launched it's new graduate training scheme. The scheme lasts 18 months and provides graduates with the opportunity to gain practical cross-functional experience and training by spending rotations in different departments of the company.
Working for Metro Safety means joining a growing organisation with a fun, rewarding culture and excellent development opportunities. We believe in success that comes from helping others to succeed, high ethical and professional standards and a healthy work/life balance.
The Metro Group are committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our staff. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give of their best. Please read our profile page for more on our values.
Vacancies
Due to continued expansion Metro Safety are currently recruiting for a number of new positions.
Fire Door Installer - London (with some travel): Full time - Salary £ £40,000 to £45,000 depending on experience
- Install and Repair Fire Doors: Ensure fire doors meet regulatory standards and manufacturer specifications. Have previously worked to either FIRAS or BMTRADA accreditation an advantage.
- Fire Door & Compartmentation: Identify deficiencies in fire doors and compartmentation and recommend appropriate remedial actions.
- Effective Teamwork : Work with project managers and team members to complete projects on time.
- Ability to work live in an Office Environment: Maintain a safe working environment by following all safety procedures.
- Expectations : Work to a high standard of craftsmanship and attention to detail in all fire door & compartmentation remedial work.
- Proven experience as a Carpenter, with a focus on fire door remedials.
- Strong knowledge of fire door & compartmentation regulations and industry best practices.
- Proficiency in using carpentry tools and equipment.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Valid Clean driver's license required.
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000 According to Experience
- Company van and fuel card provided with Company Mobile.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Supportive work environment with a focus on safety and collaboration.
- 25 days annual leave increasing 1 day per year to 30 days reached Pro rated
- 3 x Salary Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- All Electronics provided
- Travel Expenses
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Company Van and Fuel Card
- Must have full Driving Licence
- Must have the right to work in the UK
Skilled Carpenters with expertise in fire door remedials & Fire Compartmentation, and a commitment to quality and safety are invited to apply and become a part of the Metro Safety Team.
For more details and to apply visit https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/38161
Fire Alarm Tester - Birmingham and surrounding areas Salary £25,000 - £30,000 dependant on experience
Job Purpose
Key Objectives
As a Tester, you will conduct a variety of tests, including fire alarm tests, health & safety inspections, and sprinkler tests. All training and equipment will be provided.
- Complete weekly/monthly testing of fire alarms, sprinklers, tap temperatures on site, and vacant premises inspections dependant on the sites requirements.
- Report any issues on site via the FSL app.
Equal opportunities
Education & Qualifications
- GCESE's
- Ability to use smart phone to report testing
- Clean Driving Licence
- Enhanced DBS check
Desirable
- Understanding of test sites
Other Notes
Must have the right to work in the UK
- 25 days annual leave increasing 1 day per year to 30 days reached
- 3 x Salary Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- All Electronics provided
- Travel Expenses
Alternative options for Part Time will be on a Self Employed basis details to be discussed with Department Manager
Applications
For more information and to apply please visit https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/37756
Senior Fire Safety Advisor - Northern England, Sheffield & surrounding area. £50,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
Job Purpose
- To personally deliver Safety Consultancy and Risk Assessment/Management services to customers.
- Consultants usually spend between 10 – 12 days in the field each month undertaking site visits. Whilst a good proportion of the detail required in the final report can be captured on site, there will be a significant amount of home write up.
- Ensure all reports are written to a high standard within 5 working days of any site visit.
- Take a full active role in our Seniors Quality Steering Group.
- As directed by their managers undertake higher grade consultancy work in line with competencies.
- To develop and maintain excellent client relationships and ensure high quality service delivery.
- To deputise, from time to time for their line manager, in representing the department in internal and external meetings and to represent Metro SRM as directed and where appropriate.
- To maintain an appropriate degree of expertise in these disciplines through CPD and other required activities, including liaison with the relevant statutory bodies.
- Recruitment and training - Providing assistance in recruitment and training of contractors.
- Retain responsibility for designated contractors as mentor, and in providing the necessary technical support and advice on a add hoc basis.
- Relationship management – Ensure effective communication with external customers/potential customers, including responding to technical queries. As well as liaising as necessary with the relevant authorities e.g. Fire Authorities.
- Quality Management - Maintaining high quality of work and monitoring quality of others in the team, as directed by the Senior Consultant – Quality Systems (SCQS).
- Cross-company Liaison - Ensure appropriate collaboration and communication with other Metro departments and business units to ensure that Metro provides customers with professional and co-ordinated safety advice.
- Process Improvement – To assist with innovation and continuous improvement in the department’s products and services through monitoring and making recommendations for updating report formats and procedures.
- Act as the technical lead on specific customer contracts, assignments, and appropriate policy development.
- Business Unit Advocate – Ensure the business unit is appropriately represented at both external Corporate and in-house meetings, to provide technical guidance and expertise by deputising for your line Manager.
Education and Qualifications
- Third Party Accreditation for life safety fire risk assessment – IFE, IFPO or Equivalent
- Graduate or Membership of IFE (Institute of Fire Engineers)
- A suitable nationally recognised qualification in Fire Safety such as HND/HNC/BSc/MSc in fire safety, CFPA European diploma in Fire Safety Management
- Attendance at Fire Service College’s Long Fire Prevention Course, if relevant qualification above has not been Attained
Evidence of formal current and relevant continuous professional development course - A recognised H&S professional qualification e.g., NEBOSH Certificate
- Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Demonstrate 5 years in primary discipline
- Quality Management Skills
- Self Management skills, including assertiveness, personal integrity decisiveness, desire for self development
- Good communication skills
- Customer focused
- Conflict resolution
- Management of supervisory experience
- Experience of a client facing role
- People skills
- Change Management skills
- 25 days annual leave increasing 1 day per year to 30 days reached
- 3 x Salary Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- All Electronics provided
- Travel Expenses
- Must have full Driving Licence
- Must have the right to work in the UK
For more information and to apply please visit: https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/36819
Field Services Operative - Midlands £25,000 - £28,000
- Weekly Fire Alarm Testing
- Weekly Sprinkler Testing
- Monthly Emergency Light Testing
- Monthly Health & Safety Inspections
- Six Monthly Evacuation Drills
- Fire Systems Auditing
- Attend customer buildings (mainly commercial) to establish procedures for testing safety systems (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lights, sprinklers or H&S inspections).
- Data gathering of systems assets for input into Metro’s database within agreed timelines.
- Carry out the testing of systems as detailed above.
- Timely and accurate fault and issue reporting.
- Provide high quality customer care at all times.
- Identify and report on risks and hazards.
- Liaise with property managers, site personnel in order to complete tasks successfully.
- Train and mentor contractors.
- Complete quality control surveys and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Clear communications by telephone and e-mail with internal and external customers.
- Provide ad hoc cover for a vacant testing route, if a contractor is unavailable.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to support continuous improvement within the business.
- Provide occasional team support (when in office) with general office administration tasks.
- 25 days annual leave increasing 1 day per year to 30 days reached
- 3 x Salary Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- All Electronics provided
- Travel Expenses
- Must have full Driving Licence
- Must have the right to work in the UK
For more details and to apply please visit https://hr.breathehr.com/v/field-services-operative-midlands-35807
Field Services Operatives - South West England: £25,000 - £28,000
- Weekly Fire Alarm Testing
- Weekly Sprinkler Testing
- Monthly Emergency Light Testing
- Monthly Health & Safety Inspections
- Six Monthly Evacuation Drills
- Fire Systems Auditing
- Attend customer buildings (mainly commercial) to establish procedures for testing safety systems (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lights, sprinklers or H&S inspections).
- Data gathering of systems assets for input into Metro’s database within agreed timelines.
- Carry out the testing of systems as detailed above.
- Timely and accurate fault and issue reporting.
- Provide high quality customer care at all times.
- Identify and report on risks and hazards.
- Liaise with property managers, site personnel in order to complete tasks successfully.
- Train and mentor contractors.
- Complete quality control surveys and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Clear communications by telephone and e-mail with internal and external customers.
- Provide ad hoc cover for a vacant testing route, if a contractor is unavailable.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to support continuous improvement within the business.
- Provide occasional team support (when in office) with general office administration tasks.
- 25 days annual leave increasing 1 day per year to 30 days reached
- 3 x Salary Life Assurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- All Electronics provided
- Travel Expenses
- Must have full Driving Licence
- Must have the right to work in the UK
For more details and to apply please visit: https://hr.breathehr.com/v/field-services-operative-south-west-35809
Fire Safety Operative - London: £25,000 - £30,000
Metro Safety are seeking to recruit a Field Services Operative to provide services in and around the London area.
- Weekly Fire Alarm Testing
- Weekly Sprinkler Testing
- Monthly Emergency Light Testing
- Monthly Health & Safety Inspections
- Six Monthly Evacuation Drills
- Fire Systems Auditing
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
- Attend customer buildings (mainly commercial) to establish procedures for testing safety systems (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lights, sprinklers or H&S inspections).
- Data gathering of systems assets for input into Metro’s database within agreed timelines.
- Timely and accurate fault and issue reporting.
- Provide high quality customer care at all times.
- Identify and report on risks and hazards. Liaise with property managers, site personnel in order to complete tasks successfully.
- Train and mentor contractors.
- Complete quality control surveys and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Clear communications by telephone and e-mail with internal and external customers.
- Provide ad hoc cover for a vacant testing route, if a contractor is unavailable.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to support continuous improvement within the business.
- Provide occasional team support (when in office) with general office administration tasks.
Benefits
- Salary £25,000 - £30,000
- 22 days annual leave increasing by 1 day per year to 27
- 3 x salary Life Assurance
- Work from Home Allowance
- Car alllowanec and expenses
- EAP
2 x positions available
Applications
For more details and to apply https://hr.breathehr.com/v/field-services-operative-29933
Fire Safety Testing & Inspections Auditor
Nationwide – Remote field based opportunity (Ideallly located to the west of London)
Department Background
Metro Safety’s customers are property managers responsible for meeting the statutory and regulatory compliance requirements for fire and health and safety routines at their properties.
The operations team ensure that Metro’s customers receive an excellent level of compliance support via fire, health and safety tests and inspections, nationwide. Our customers depend on us for consistent standards of compliance support via regular, scheduled service visits for tests and inspections, and for provision of timely and accurate issue status reports.
The operations department carries out over 2,500 tests (and inspections) per week, nationwide. These service visits are carried out by local sub-contractors (or testers) on regular routes. We test fire alarms, sprinklers and emergency lighting systems. A small percentage of our work involves health and safety inspections.
Job Purpose
The Fire Safety Testing and Inspections Auditor is responsible for providing on site induction training for our network of testers, nationwide. You will be responsible for data capture and procedural documentation at new sites we acquire. This is a field-based role, with occasional overnight travel. This role is expected to establish and maintain high standards and professionalism.
You are expected to be smartly attired and represent the interests of Metro Safety and our customers at all times. Full training will be provided for this role. This role is only suitable for those with a technical aptitude. Although this is a technical type of role, we do not require you to have technical or safety accreditations. Metro has a proud record for developing its staff working in this role.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Attend customer buildings (mainly commercial) to establish procedures for testing safety systems (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lights, smoke control systems, sprinklers or H&S inspections).
- Data gathering of systems assets for input into Metro’s database within agreed timelines.
- Timely and accurate fault and issue reporting.
- Provide high quality customer care at all times.
- Identify and report on risks and hazards.
- Liaise with property managers, site personnel in order to complete tasks successfully
- Train and mentor contractors, nationwide – overnight travel may be necessary.
- Support with contractor recruitment, including selection interviews.
- Handle incoming technical calls and queries from field contractors and staff.
- Complete quality control surveys and provide recommendations for improvement.
- Clear communications by telephone and e-mail with internal and external customers.
- Provide ad hoc cover for a vacant testing route, if a contractor is unavailable.
- Contribute ideas and suggestions to support continuous improvement within the business.
- Provide team support (when in the office) with general office administration tasks.
- Be comfortable working at different levels within given customer properties (including the use of fixed ladders where necessary to access rooftops).
Required Experience, Skills & Knowledge
- O’levels/GCSEs (or equivalent)
- Computer literate, especially using a database
- Attention to detail
- Well presented
- Effective communicator
- Prepared to travel
- Experience in customer care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Clean driving license
- Initiative to work without constant supervision
- Self-disciplined and organised in time management and handling of paperwork
- Able to convey information concisely and accurately, especially orally
- Technical experience in fire safety systems and/or health & safety desirable
- Able to actively participate as a team member in achieving team goals
Salary
The salary offered for this position is £23,500 - £28,000 dependent on experience.
Applications
For more details and to apply visit https://hr.breathehr.com/v/fire-safety-testing-inspections-27778
Fire Alarm Tests, Sprinkler Tests & Inspections – part time
We have several part-time vacancies for personnel to conduct fire alarm tests, sprinkler tests, and inspections in the following locations:
Reading
We have a part-time vacancy for fire alarm, sprinkler tests, and inspections in Reading. Applicants must be available for fixed hours each week. Earnings of £100 per week inclusive of all expenses, based on an hourly rate of £12 per hour and mileage paid at £0.45 per mile. This is route that takes approximately 6 hours per week, completed within 1 day, with an early start required. The first hour will be paid at double time to reflect this.
Salisbury
We have a part-time vacancy for fire alarm, sprinkler tests, and inspections in Salisbury & Andover. Applicants must be available for fixed hours each week but there is flexibility in choosing your own schedule and working days. Earnings of £150 per week inclusive of all expenses, based on an hourly rate of £12 per hour and mileage paid at £0.45 per mile and one early start, with the first hour paid at double time. This is a route that takes approximately 8 hours per week, currently completed within 1 day but depending on the applicant’s availability there is potential to split this route into two half days.
Leeds
We have a part-time vacancy for fire alarm and health and safety inspections in Leeds. Applicants must be available for fixed hours each week. Earnings of £40 per week inclusive of all expenses, based on an hourly rate of £12 per hour and mileage paid at £0.45 per mile. This is route that takes approximately 2.5 hours per week, completed within 1 day.
Glasgow
We have a part-time vacancy for fire alarm, sprinkler tests, and inspections in Glasgow. Applicants must be available for fixed hours each week. Earnings of £100 per week inclusive of all expenses, based on an hourly rate of £12 per hour and mileage paid at £0.45 per mile. This is route that takes approximately 5 hours per week, completed within 1 day, with an early start required. The first hour will be paid at double time to reflect this.
East Kilbride
We have a part-time vacancy for a sprinkler test in East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire. Earnings of £25 per test inclusive of all expenses. This test takes approximately 1 hour and must be completed before 9am.
For all the above positions experience is not essential as full training will be provided.
- This is on-site work carried out on foot and may include climbing stairs.
- Own vehicle and Smartphone are essential – Applicants’ phones must have the capacity to access the internet and send photos.
- Employment Status: Self Employed - Please note: Self-employed people are responsible for paying their own National Insurance contributions and Tax.
To apply please contact recruitment@metrosafety.co.uk