First Response Officer
| Posting date: | 29 August 2024 |
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| Salary: | £15.79 to £15.79 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2024 |
| Location: | Ireland (Republic of), D08 AX97 |
| Company: | Sodexo Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | SDX/TP/1879335/131423 |
Summary
As a First Response Officer at Sodexo in Dublin, you will be responsible for upholding fire safety, responding to incidents on the Emergency Line and being ready to go in the event of emergency. You have a keen eye for detail, and your organisational skills will ensure everything runs like clockwork. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
Qualifications Required:
- Emergency Medical Technician qualification
- Full Clean Driving Licence
What you’ll do:
- Monitor the Fire Alarm Management System
- Make sure all equipment is ready for emergency use.
- On commencement of each shift, make sure that the Tender (Vehicle) is roadworthy and that all equipment on board is in good working order in line with Checklists (Equipment Checklist-Tender and Equipment Checklist Record Sheet)
- Ensure that all B.A (Breathing Apparatus) equipment is ready to go at moment’s notice, in line with checklists (Record of Testing and Maintenance of Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus Sheet)
- Ensure that all firefighting uniforms are check and at the ready
- Check the Shift Handover Sheet for any instructions or duties to be carried out.
- Carry out all Training Drills as instructed by Station Officer / Supervisor.
- Attend to all fire alarm activations and pre-warnings, dealing with emergency situations, extinguishing fires etc, and fill out incident reports. Ensuring all faults with the alarm systems are recorded and subsequently reported.
- Two officers to respond to all fire alarm activations and incidents. One officer can respond to pre-warnings and faults and call the second officer if required.
- Respond to all calls on the Emergency Line 6666
- Carry out Standby Duties in case of Welding, Drain/Vessel Entries etc, in line with duties. Ensure permit to work documentation is in order.
- Attend all accidents on site and fill out reports.
- Attend to all personnel who may call to the Emergency Response Centre for medical attention.
What you bring:
- Previous experience within a similar role
- A keen eye for detail – nothing goes unnoticed.
- Excellent communication skills: ability to connect and work all staff members and client team.
- Energetic and capable of taking control of situations and the initiative and decisions are needed.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- First Response Officer
- 5 Out of 7 Days Per Week
- 40 Hours worked per week
- €15.79 per hour + Sodexo Benefits.
- Full uniform and training provided
- Minimum requirement: candidates must be EMT trained and on the PHECC register
Why choose Sodexo?
You don’t just join Sodexo, you belong.
What do we mean when we say belong?
It’s simple. You create a company where everyone is respected and feels that their ideas count. You take care of the quality of life of your people. You make your workplace inclusive, encouraging people to bring their whole self to work every day. That’s our philosophy in a nutshell.
A career at Sodexo won’t tie you down, it actively encourages your progress. The diverse range of roles we offer is truly infinite. Whatever your skills, experience or passion, you’ll be encouraged and supported to have a fulfilling career.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer; we welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Working Parents, Sodexo Disability, So together, generations and origins. We have also launched Be Heard which is an employee network designed to bring black colleagues together (virtually) to bring about positive change.
We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.
Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
Our benefits:
As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life, health and wellbeing for our employees we provide discounts and benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs. In addition to the essentials like 20 days holidays (plus bank holidays) and pension contribution, we can help you take advantage of being part of Sodexo with benefits such as;
- Sodexo Discounts - discounts from over 1,200 top retailers with you earning WOW Points (cashback) as you shop
- Talk – a free wellbeing support helpline for you and your family
- Up to three paid days each year to volunteer
- Cycle to work
- Life assurance