Join Our Mission To Create A Safer World
Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference in people’s lives? Are you passionate about health and safety and want to make a positive impact on communities across the UK?
Look no further than Ligtas, a leading health and safety consultancy on a mission to recruit the best and change the face of health and safety.
Everyone deserves to work and live in a safe and healthy environment. We’re committed to making that a reality. That’s why we’re looking for dynamic, innovative professionals to join our team and help us achieve our mission.
As part of our team, you’ll have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, collaborate with like-minded individuals, and make a real difference in the world. So whether you’re a seasoned health and safety professional or just starting your career, we want to hear from you.
We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive, inclusive work environment. But more than that, we offer the chance to be part of something bigger than yourself: a movement to create a safer, more sustainable world for all.
Ignite Your Passion: Make A Real Impact And Contribute To A Safer World With A Career
Trainee Fire Door Inspector / Passive Fire Protection Inspector
Job Description
With over 30 years of experience in the consulting sector, Ligtas are looking to recruit high-calibre team players. Ligtas teams deliver customer focussed audits, risk assessments and general consultancy advice to enable safe environments for our clients across the UK.
Location
- 3 x London and the South
- 1 x North – Birmingham / Manchester area
The Role
You will be based at home with regular travel, including some overnight stays, working closely with other Ligtas team members. You will deliver excellent services to clients across a variety of sectors, including property, manufacturing, retail and banking. You will be client-focused, optimising performance to achieve the best results.
To undertake fire door inspections and fire compartmentation surveys across various property types ranging from residential, healthcare, retail, industrial, infrastructure, education and commercial.
We are looking for someone to be responsible for the management and on-site completion of fire door inspections and passive fire protection surveys; someone who can ensure works are fully completed whilst ensuring a high level of customer service is provided and contributing to the overall objectives and success of the business.
* The role is a trainee role. Support and training will be provided for a successful candidate, including an accredited fire door inspection course and onsite training with experienced health, safety, and fire consultants.
Reporting to the operations team, you would:
- Carry out fire door inspections and have completed reports/ documentation returned to the office for processing accurately and on time
- Carry out passive fire protection surveys and have completed reports/ documentation returned to the office for processing accurately and on time
- Ensure the jobs are delivered on time and within budget
Personal Development Opportunities
In addition to your salary and benefits, you will have the opportunity for career growth in the field of Health & Safety consultancy.
We will support you in pursuing professional certification and accreditation in areas such as health & safety, fire safety and water management through recognised bodies, e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH and The Water Management Society.
You will also benefit from mentorship, coaching, seminars, workshops and other training courses to stay up to date with the latest developments in the industry.
The Ideal Candidate
Essential
- An organised and planned approach to work, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and customer service/people skills
- Be able to work as part of a team but have the initiative to work independently
- IT Literate with good working knowledge of Microsoft platforms and mobile app platforms for report writing
- Full UK driving license
- Willing to increase knowledge and skills
Desirable
- An understanding of Fire Doors & Fire Stopping principles
- An understanding of Health and Safety principles
- Experience in Health and Safety or Fire Safety
- Experience in the building in the construction trade
Salary & Company Benefits
- Competitive Salary – Starting at £25,000 per year, increasing in line with successful career progression*
- Choice of a company car, salary sacrifice scheme or car allowance (£6,000)
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Excellent Pension
- Healthcare Cash Plan
- Life Assurance
- Personal development opportunities
- Be part of an exciting, modern, progressive team
* If you are someone who demonstrates a positive attitude and initiative in supporting Ligtas to achieve its goals and contribute to the organisation’s success, then your career growth (and salary) can be accelerated.
See the website www.ligtas.co.uk/careers/ for more details on the benefits package.
Working Hours
- Full time
Don’t forget to read about us and our culture - checking to make sure we would be a great fit. Then, when you are ready to apply, send your CV and cover letter to enquiries. Tell us what you can bring to our team and what motivated you to apply.
Ligtas is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all community sectors.
Meet Ligtas
Ligtas Consultancy & Training is one of the UK’s leading health and safety consultancies. Come and join Ligtas in providing health and safety expertise via consultancy, training, and software solutions – for people who care about keeping people safe.
You can’t keep people safe by simply ticking a box, and compliance does not always equal safe, which is why our services focus on supporting our clients to create and maintain safe environments – providing peace of mind that risks are controlled.
We care for our clients, and partnering with them to ensure safety and compliance is part of who they are and how they operate.
It’s an exciting time to join Ligtas as we further develop our client-focused, value-adding services and continue to invest in people, processes and software systems.
Carve A Career With Ligtas
A career with Ligtas offers:
- Purpose and meaning, this is your chance to make a difference
- A clear path for growth and development
- The opportunity to make a real impact and contribute to something meaningful
- The chance to inspire and mentor others as your career progresses
- Benefits such as retirement plans, healthcare, and other perks provide a safety net for the future
- The opportunity to build a reputation and establish yourself as an expert in your field
- Job satisfaction and a healthy work-life balance
At Ligtas, a world of rewarding and diverse career paths awaits both new and experienced professionals. With the growing emphasis on workplace safety, Ligtas wants people we can invest in who can drive and maintain a culture of health and safety excellence. So, whether you are just starting your journey or have years of experience under your belt, there are some exciting career paths that await you in the realm of health and safety.
What’s it like to work here?
To truly understand what it’s like to work at Ligtas, we invite you to delve deeper into our company culture and values. Explore our website to gain insights into who we are and what we’re proud to be a part of. This way, you can ensure that your values align with ours, and together, we can build a fulfilling career journey.
So, before you take the next step in your professional life, take the time to learn about us and the Ligtas experience. We want to empower you to make an informed decision, ensuring that joining our team feels like a natural and exciting progression on your career path.
