The Role
Post: Disused Tank Inspector (Petroleum)
Salary: £ 31,034 per annum (pro rata)
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £ 31,034 - £ 37,256 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Part-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 01 February 2023 at 16:00 GMT
An opportunity has arisen to join the Protection and Prevention department in the role of a Disused Tank Inspector (Petroleum & Alternative Fuels).
Reporting to the Petroleum and Alternative Fuels Group Team Leader, you will be responsible for enforcing the Brigades duties as Petroleum Enforcing Authority (PEA). This will include carrying out pan London inspections at active and historic petroleum dispensing premises, ensuring that petrol tanks are being decommissioned/removed safely and all associated risks are being appropriately managed, in order to comply with the Public Health Act 1961 sec73.
The ability to understand and decipher technical information, such as design submissions, and strong organisational skills are required for this role. Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills are required in order to cultivate and maintain relationships within the Brigade and with outside organisations. An understanding of current legislation which covers petroleum and alternative fuels, key developments and related emerging themes is desirable but not essential.
Please be advised additional learning and associated travel will be required as part of this role.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply, please complete the online application, provide a cover letter clearly outlining the relevant experience, skills and knowledge you have to successfully perform this role (see the highlighted areas on job description below) and upload a copy of your up-to-date CV. Please note that we will review and score the cover letter based against the competencies highlighted on Selection Criteria in Job Description.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme (which can result in an additional 12 days annual leave for staff at this grade)
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application, CV and cover letter (sift). Shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place early February. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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