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Buckingham Palace
FIRE SURVEILLANCE OFFICER - £19,500 per annum, plus benefits
Closing Date: Friday 17 October 2008

The London Fire Precautions team are responsible for monitoring and testing the fire detection and alarm systems across a number of central London sites. The team are also responsible for maintaining fire-fighting equipment, completing hot works risk assessments, first aid fire fighting and other safety duties. They also form part of the Household's Operational Support Team which provides assistance to the local authority fire service should an incident occur.  Members of the team are trained to provide 24/7 first aid cover to staff and residents of the London sites.

Ideally, you will be familiar with the operation of automatic fire detection and alarm systems, and be competent in the maintenance of portable fire-fighting equipment, however, full training will be provided. You must however have a current UK driving licence, be physically fit and able to work in confined spaces and at height. The position is offered on a shift basis working 42 hours per week. Occasionally, you may be required to work within the Fire Surveillance team at Windsor Castle, so some flexibility is required.

In return we offer a 15% employer contribution to a pension scheme, generous paid leave entitlement, an excellent staff restaurant, future development opportunities and a supportive team atmosphere.

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