Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Fire Safety Inspector
Fire Safety Inspector at Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service, based in HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh and HIWFRS hubs across the County, paying £40,444 - £42,123 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,444 - £42,123 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- HIWFRS HQ, Eastleigh and HIWFRS hubs across the County
- Closing date
- Sector
- Public Sector & Charity
About 18% above the going rate for public sector & charity
Reference 02943592-1
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity to join Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service (HIWFRS) as a Fire Safety Inspector, working from one of the 5 hubs based within HIWFRS.
In the role you will undertake Risk Based Inspection Programme, both pre-planned and reactive. You will be providing advice, support and guidance to business owners and others, to help them to reduce the risk from fire. You will also work with other authorities to undertake statutory consultations. You will also be responding to Alleged Fire Risks; enforcing the Fire Safety Order by collecting evidence and writing reports; and evaluating small events via the Safety Advisory Group (SAG) process. In addition, you will be reviewing and updating Policy documents.
To be successful in the role, you need knowledge of current fire safety legislation and how it is applied in the UK Fire and Rescue Service. Previous experience in a fire safety related post is desirable, but not essential.
You'll receive full training, including accredited qualifications, and be mentored throughout your development by a member of the team.
Reference: 02943592-1 · Posted 14 hours ago · Closes 9 Nov 2026 · Listed via Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service
Apply for this job
This role is listed via Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire and Rescue Service. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Signed in? Every job you apply for counts toward your weekly goal and badges. How it works
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.