Fire Safety Technician

Part Time - (FTE 0.5)

Tuesday 7:15am - 2:30pm

Wednesday 7:15am - 2:30pm

Thursday 7:15am – 11:30am 

Grade 3 Starting salary £22,681 Pro rata

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a self-motivated and professional individual to take on a newly created role within Keele University’s Legal, Governance & Compliance team as a Fire Safety Technician. Legal, Governance & Compliance sits within the Chief Operating Officer’s Office and is responsible for advising the University on legal issues and information compliance; providing oversight and assurance of corporate governance activity; and maintaining regulatory and legislative compliance in the areas of immigration compliance and Health and Safety. 

The role offers candidates an excellent opportunity to provide support to the service, mainly within the Health and Safety Team. In doing this, you will contribute to the maintenance and improvements to the University’s compliance position and a culture of continuous improvement by performing and co-ordinating various essential services, as well as providing support to members of the team and the wider University community.

The successful candidate will work as a member of the Legal, Governance & Compliance team and will aid the Fire Safety Manager in assuring statutory compliance in fire safety by undertaking statutory monitoring, testing and inspection of fire safety systems across the University campus. 

You will have experience in the workings of fire alarm panels, fire call points and performing fire alarm testing as well as co-ordinating and performing planned fire evacuation drills. You will also have experience in performing and recording fire safety inspections.    

The Benefits

The University recognises that its success depends upon the contribution and dedication of its talented staff. In return, we have a competitive benefits package available, including:  

• Competitive rate of pay with annual increments within the grade (Keele Spine)
• Generous annual leave entitlement with opportunities to purchase additional leave  
• Excellent staff pension scheme   
• Access to continued personal, professional and career development   
• On site ‘outstanding’ nursery    
• Discounted health & fitness facilities on site  
• Cycle to work scheme (subject to eligibility)

The University is committed to operating flexible working practices wherever possible. 

The University

Further information about Keele University can be found at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/about/

Keele is one of more than 35 universities and research institutions from across the UK which have backed a pledge to support their technicians. The Technician Commitment is a sector-wide initiative led by the Science Council and supported by the Gatsby Foundation, which aims to help address key challenges facing technical staff working in research. Five target areas have been identified, and the commitment will ensure greater visibility, recognition, career development and sustainability for technicians across all disciplines at Keele.

Keele University values equality and diversity across our workforce and to ensuring our staff community is reflective of the diversity of our student population. In support of these commitments the University welcomes applications from individuals of Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds for all roles.

How to Apply

To apply online for this vacancy and for full post details and copies of job descriptions, please click on the 'Apply' button above. 

Keele University employees wishing to apply should login to Employee Self Service and click on the 'View current vacancies' link.

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Dave Taylor: d.m.taylor@keele.ac.uk. Applications to this address will not be accepted. 

Closing Date: 28^th July 2024

Interview Date: 8^th August 2024

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