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Our client, a prominent player in the energy, nuclear, and oil & gas sectors, is currently seeking two Fire Watchers to join their team on a fixed-term basis. The role involves providing vigilant surveillance to eliminate or reduce the potential for fires, particularly on projects involving hot work such as welding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Watching out for fire hazards in the workplace while hot work is accomplished by other employees
- Maintaining conditions and requirements stated on the hot work permit
- Keeping flammable materials away from ignition sources
- Acting promptly in the event of fire by extinguishing it or activating a fire alarm
- Calling the emergency alarm number
- Ensuring knowledge of the exact location of firefighting equipment in the immediate area
- Maintaining constant means of communication
- Keeping visual and voice contact with other employees as much as possible
- Inspecting the entire work area for potential risks before and during each shift
- Being prepared to operate fire extinguishers if trained to do so
- Never leaving the job site while work is being done, or notifying workers to stop the job if a leave is necessary
Job Requirements:
Educational Background:
- UK Accredited Firewatcher Course
- ECITB CCNSG 2 Day Safety Passport
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 2 in Construction Operations - Skilled Worker
Work Schedule:
- 10 days on, 4 days off
- 10 hour days
If you are an experienced Fire Watcher with the necessary qualifications, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to take on a crucial role in maintaining safety within our client's dynamic projects in the energy, nuclear, and oil & gas industries.
