Job Description

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service are seeking applications from individuals for a permanent position for the role of

Fire Safety Inspector within the Business Fire Safety Department.

1 post is based in Western Division with hubs in Haverfordwest, Carmarthen

1 post is in Southern Division with hubs in Morriston, Neath Port Talbot

The Role

A Fire Safety Inspector can complete inspections of all regulated premises including complex and high-risk premises (in some cases buildings based upon fire engineering principles). They are qualified to investigate and report breaches of fire legislation, taking formal enforcement action for breaches of fire safety legislation.

Additionally, this role includes statutory and non-statutory consultations for other areas of work within the Fire Safety Department, examples include Building Regulations and Licencing applications.

A level 4 Diploma in Fire Safety is required for this post, full training and support to complete this will be provided.

The service administers 58 fire stations and 1300 staff with a budget of over 63 million.

This is a full-time post working 37 hours per week with flexible hours in line with the Service's flexi-time scheme.

Enquiries

For further information regarding these posts, please contact Station Manager Darren Rees, wd.rees@mawwfire.gov.uk

Applying for the role

To apply for the role, please visit https://www.mawwfire.gov.uk/eng/join-us/current-vacancies/.

Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue Service is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check and satisfactory references.

Please be advised that applications are welcome in Welsh, and any applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Completed application forms (evidencing your suitability for the role against the person specification) must be returned to the Human Resources Department (humanresources@mawwfire.gov.uk)

Closing Date

26 January 2026 16:30

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 37,280.00-39,152.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Flexitime On-site parking Store discount
Work Location: In person