Fire Protection Inspector

Location: Fire Service Headquarters, Birkenshaw, BD11 2DY

Contract Type: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Job Share

Closing Date: 21 December 2025

Salary: £39,152 to £41,771 per annum plus 7% market supplement

Specific Hours: 37 hours per week

Fire Protection Inspector

Are you passionate about helping to improve the safety of the communities within West Yorkshire and are interested in joining our Fire Protection Team?

We have some exciting opportunities available for competent, qualified fire safety inspectors to join our team, where you could come to work every day knowing you have played your part in keeping people safe from the risk of fire. These fantastic opportunities give you the chance to make a real difference to people in West Yorkshire, the Fire Service, and the Fire Authority by joining an award-winning Fire Protection Team.

Our team provides support and advice through visiting premises to ensure buildings comply with fire safety law whilst also identifying breaches in fire safety legislation and bringing about compliance. You could be at the forefront of helping us make a difference by making West Yorkshire safer.

We are looking for enthusiastic people who care deeply about fire safety and already possess the Level 4 Diploma as a Fire Safety Regulator. You must have the ability to work flexibly with minimum supervision to meet priorities.

We offer an excellent package including generous holiday entitlement, family friendly policies, 37 hour week flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, local government pension scheme, free onsite parking, Sports and Social Club with free use of gym, an Employee Assistance Program and car salary sacrifice scheme.

Job share applicants are welcome to apply.

We offer flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working. Whilst you will be required to work from our offices for parts of your initial training, after this you’ll work both in the office and from home as part of our ‘hybrid’ working model. Therefore, applicants must have a reliable home internet connection.

The post is subject to a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check and the possession of a current valid driving licence.

Joining a first-rate organisation, you will have the job satisfaction of knowing each day that you are contributing to the success of one of just six metropolitan fire and rescue services in the UK, supporting around 950 firefighters who work round the clock, plus around 300 support staff, who help people and save lives.

We are a caring organisation; we promote an environment of inclusivity and learning, and welcome people from all walks of life – just as long as you can show commitment to our values such as integrity and teamwork.

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If after reading all of this information, you are interested in applying, please read the documents listed above for more details and click on 'Apply' for the application form.

Please note we do not accept CVs. If you are viewing this vacancy on ‘jobsindeed’ or other external platform, the only way to apply for this vacancy is to visit www.wyfs.co.uk/careers/ and complete the application form via our online Access vacancy system.

We are an equal opportunities employer; we value and celebrate equality, diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome candidates from communities that are currently under-represented at WYFRS, including women, racially and ethnically diverse applicants and applicants with disabilities. We can offer support and adjustments for candidates and staff who experience barriers to work that result from health conditions or Specific Learning Differences, such as dyslexia. We are a ‘Real Living Wage’ employer

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service are committed to the safeguarding of our staff, volunteers, visitors and the community we serve. This includes protecting vulnerable adults, children and young people from potential neglect and harm. All employees must share the same commitment.

 

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