Job Description
We are looking for reliable, safety focused individuals to join us as Vessel Fire & Safety Officers within a busy shipbuilding environment. This hands‑on role protects people, assets, and operations from fire and safety risks while working with a wide range of trades and specialist teams. It is a unique opportunity to work within a highly secure defence environment with full training provided.
Shift Patterns
- Day Shift: £15.16 per hour, 3 days on, 4 days off
- Night Shift (Monday to Thursday): £15.88 per hour
- Night Shift (3 nights on, 4 nights off): £16.91 per hour
This is a shift‑based role operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Responsibilities
- Help protect people, assets, and operations within a busy shipbuilding and defence environment.
- Monitor hot work activities and support safe working practices across the site.
- Carry out fire safety checks and identify potential hazards.
- Work closely with a variety of trades and teams to maintain a safe working environment.
- Operate within vessels, confined spaces, and other challenging operational areas.
- Support the delivery of fire safety standards across a nationally significant defence programme.
Essential Requirements
- British citizen or have held a British passport for a minimum of five years.
- Able to obtain Security Clearance (SC).
- Five year checkable work history, with any employment gaps over two weeks explained.
- Willingness to work in physically demanding conditions including heat, confined spaces, and at height.
- Committed to following procedures and maintaining high safety standards.
Additional Information
- Physically fit and able to work in demanding environments.
- Comfortable working in confined spaces, at height, in darkness, and in varying weather conditions.
- Comfortable wearing breathing apparatus and other safety equipment.
- Safety focused, reliable, and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills.
- Previous experience in fire safety, emergency response, military, industrial, or security environments is beneficial but not essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay.
- Full training provided.
- Long‑term career opportunities.
- Ongoing development and support.
- Opportunity to work within a unique and highly secure defence environment.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are an inclusive employer and hold Level 2 Disability Confident status. We support equality through employee networks, the Race at Work Charter, and the Armed Forces Covenant. We celebrate diversity with events such as BSL Week, International Women’s Day, PRIDE, and Black History Month.
Benefits
- STRIVE – Securitas Perks gives you access to discounts.
- Dental plans.
- HSF Health Plan.
- Cycle to Work.
- Specsavers.
- WeCare – 24/7 online GP, mental health support, and fitness programmes.
- Toothfairy – online dental advice.
- Pension plan with employer contribution.
- Payroll ISA.
- Free mortgage advice.
- Financial Wellbeing Hub.
- Death in Service Benefit for permanent employees.
Legal Equality Statement
The company is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be treated fairly based on merit.
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