Fire Warden

Position Location and Schedule

This role is based in London and operates on a fixed-term, full-time schedule. Shifts follow a 4 days on, 4 days off pattern, covering 07:00–19:00 or 19:00–07:00, including Mondays through Sundays.

Primary Responsibilities

• Respond promptly in fire emergencies and investigate suspected fires, liaising with emergency services as needed.
• At shift start, gather the on-call mobile phone, fire warden clipboard, and fire pack.
• When fire alarms sound, thoroughly inspect designated areas including restrooms, cupboards, and storage rooms.
• Guide occupants to exit the premises safely and direct them to assembly points without using force or engaging in confrontation.
• Inform fire brigade of anyone remaining inside after evacuation.
• Support fire brigade in building searches, providing keys and access codes.
• Report evacuation concerns to supervising personnel and record fire alarm system faults.

Daily Duties During Shifts

• Ensure fire exits and routes are clear and unobstructed.
• Verify visibility and accessibility of fire alarm call points.
• Check fire extinguishers are present and unobstructed.
• Monitor housekeeping standards to minimize fire hazards such as improper waste storage.
• Report smoking occurrences and other fire safety issues within the building.

Security Duties

• Conduct evening security rounds checking locked windows and doors, switched-off lights and appliances, and closed blinds or curtains to protect assets.
• Observe for unauthorized access or suspicious activities and report to designated executive cover.
• Ensure security alarms remain active and intact.
• Manage security bollards by responding to calls and controlling their access during shifts.
• In event of incidents, contact police via 999 for emergencies and 111 for non-urgent reports; notify executive cover accordingly.
• Maintain personal safety and avoid unnecessary risks.

Handling General Emergencies

• Serve as an on-site contact during medical and significant maintenance emergencies, while not providing first aid or treatment.
• In emergencies, immediately call 999 and notify executive cover.

Hospitality Responsibilities

• Offer access assistance to guests.
• Monitor premises for unusual activities, excessive noise, damage, or inappropriate behavior during events and lettings.
• Provide basic hospitality supplies and services as needed.
• Assist with tidying post-events or lettings.

Additional Duties

Occasionally, perform other agreed tasks consistent with skills and competence levels, such as administrative work, housekeeping, or maintenance support, using provided tools.

Skills and Qualities

• Must demonstrate dependability, punctuality, and trustworthiness.
• Remain composed under pressure and follow directives accurately.
• Possess good interpersonal skills and capability to apply initiative appropriately.
• Advantageous skills include basic administration, maintenance, housekeeping, prior security or fire warden experience, first aid certification, hospitality, and audiovisual training.

Candidate Profile

• Willingness to mobilize flexibly on short notice.
• Experience in the security sector and possession of a valid SIA license.
• Excellent customer service aptitude with strong verbal and written communication.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and verifiable employment history for five years.

Additional Information

If no contact is made within seven days post-application, please consider your candidacy unsuccessful.

Compensation and Contract Details

The wage is set at £9.24 per hour under a fixed-term contract.

Shift Timings

Working hours alternate between 07:00–19:00 and 19:00–07:00 on a 4 days on, 4 days off basis, covering all weekdays including Sundays.