United Guarding Services Ltd
Fire Warden
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Location:
London
Average Weekly Hours
Fixed term contract
Wage
£9.24
Duration
Full time
Shift
Monday to Sunday 4 on 4 off 07.00 – 19.00/19.00 – 07.00
The candidates will be primarily responsible for responding in case of fire or emergency. The remaining time should be spent carrying out the duties as described below.
The employee will need to attend a training session in advance of their first shift.
Duties
The primary duty of a Fire Warden is to investigate in case of fire (or suspected fire) and to call the relevant emergency services if necessary. The Fire Warden’s duties are as follows:
- Collect the on-call mobile, warden’s clipboard and fire pack at the beginning of every shift.
- In case of the fire alarm sounding, check any flagged areas, not forgetting toilets cupboards and store room.
- Encourage people to leave the building by the nearest available exit, in an orderly manner and direct people to the appropriate assembly point.
- Do not use physical force or become involved in confrontation.
- If you are aware of somebody remaining in the building then you are to inform the Fire Brigade on their arrival.
- Assist the Fire Brigade in searching the buildings if necessary. This includes providing the relevant keys and codes to access all areas of the buildings.
- Report any other problems associated with the evacuation process to the senior person present.
- Record and report any faults on the fire alarm system.
- The Fire Warden MUST NOT put them self at risk in carrying out their duties.
Day to Day Duties (during the course of your shift)
- To ensure that all fire exits and routes remain unobstructed.
- To ensure that call points are visible and unobstructed.
- To check that fire extinguishers are not missing or obstructed.
- To ensure that general housekeeping does not pose a fire risk e.g. storage of waste paper.
- Report any evidence of smoking inside buildings.
- Report any fire safety concerns.
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Security
The Fire Warden will also be expected to carry out the daily security round every evening.
Using the security plan provided they should check the following things:
- All windows and doors are closed and locked securely.
- All lights and electrical appliances (where not in use) are switched off.
- Close blinds and curtains to protect the visibility of equipment and belongings.
- Look out for unauthorised access or suspicious behaviour. Report to executive cover if necessary.
- Ensure that all security alarms are intact.
The Fire Warden will also be responsible for attending to the security bollards during their shift. This will entail responding to calls and opening/closing the bollards when necessary.
Additionally, the security warden should take the following action in case of incident:
- Contact the police on 999 for emergencies or where a crime is in process.
- Contact the police on 111 for non-emergencies or where the crime has already taken place.
- Contact the executive cover to report any incident.
- The security warden should not put themselves at any unnecessary risk.
General emergencies
The Fire Warden should also be on-hand in case of any general emergencies onsite. This may include medical emergencies or any serious maintenance issues.
The Fire Warden will not be expected to have first aid training. In case of emergency call 999 and ask for an ambulance. You should then report the incident to the executive cover. The Fire Warden will not be expected to give medical advice or treatment and is not responsible for dealing with general illness or non-emergency.
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Hospitality
The Fire Warden Should Be Available To Carry Out Hospitality During The Course Of Their Shift. This May Involve The Following Tasks:
- Providing access to guest.
- Monitoring lettings for unusual activity, excess noise, damage (accidental or otherwise) and inappropriate behaviour.
- Providing equipment and basic hospitality services where necessary.
- Tidying up after events or letting.
Other Duties
The Fire Warden may be expected to carry out other duties during the course of their shift. These will be pre-arranged and appropriate to the individual’s level of skill and competence. The correct tools will be provided for the job at hand.
Essential Qualities/skills
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Trustworthy.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to follow instructions carefully.
- Good people skills.
- Ability to use initiative where appropriate.
Beneficial Qualities/skills
- Basic administrative skills.
- Basic maintenance skills.
- Basic housekeeping skills.
- Experience in security or fire warden role.
- First aid training.
- Hospitality.
- AV training.
The Ideal Candidate
- Flexible and willing to mobilise at short notice.
- Experience in the security industry.
- Holds a current valid SIA licence.
- Able to demonstrate a high standard of customer service skills.
- A good standard of verbal and written communications.
- Eligible to work in the UK.
- Have a 5 year verifiable work history.
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