Fire Risk Assessor

UKFRA Limited is seeking a competent, conscientious and client-focused Fire Risk Assessor to carry out high-quality fire risk assessments and associated compliance support across our client portfolio. The role will be based around Halifax, with regular travel to client premises within an approximately 25-mile radius.The postholder will assess a range of occupied and operational premises, identify fire hazards and people at risk, evaluate the adequacy of existing fire precautions, and produce clear, practical reports and prioritised action plans. The assessor will work professionally with clients and site teams while maintaining independence, accuracy and a safety-first approach.

Key responsibilitiesThe Fire Risk Assessor will:**Plan and conduct thorough, site-based fire risk assessments within the agreed scope, using a systematic approach appropriate to the building type, occupancy and use.**Identify fire hazards, ignition sources, fuel and oxygen sources, people at risk, and any factors that may affect safe evacuation.**Inspect and evaluate key fire-safety measures, including means of escape, emergency lighting, fire detection and warning arrangements, firefighting equipment, fire doors, signage, compartmentation indicators, housekeeping, evacuation arrangements, staff information and training.**Consider the needs of vulnerable people, including visitors, residents, employees, contractors and persons who may require assistance to evacuate.**Record findings accurately and produce clear, suitably detailed assessment reports, risk ratings and prioritised remedial action plans within agreed timescales.**Explain findings and recommendations to clients and site representatives in plain, practical language, ensuring that urgent concerns are escalated promptly.**Advise on proportionate controls, review intervals and the need for specialist input where a matter falls outside the assessor’s competence or the agreed assessment scope.**Maintain secure, complete and auditable assessment records, site notes, photographs and supporting documentation in accordance with Company procedures and data-protection requirements.**Keep informed of relevant fire-safety legislation, guidance, recognised standards and good practice, and apply these appropriately to each assessment.**Manage a diary of assessments, travel efficiently between sites and represent UKFRA Limited professionally at all times.Work in accordance with UKFRA Limited health and safety procedures, lone-working arrangements, quality standards and client requirements.

Pay: £18,000.00-£30,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person