Dry Riser & Fire Hydrant Service Engineer

Durcan Services LTD; Essex; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection specialist in the UK is seeking dedicated individuals for inspection and maintenance roles in fire protection systems. Responsibilities include conducting routine inspections, ensuring regulatory compliance, and providing technical support. Full UK driving license and physical fitness are essential. The role offers competitive salary, paid travel, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Paid door to door including travel time

Paid breaks

Private healthcare insurance for you and your children

High specification company vehicle

Fuel card

Company iPhone with unlimited data

Specialist tools provided

Same day expense repayment

Flexible scheduling with possible 4 day weeks

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving license.
• Physically fit to perform job responsibilities.
• Technical expertise in fire protection equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of dry riser systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Generate detailed reports of service/job activities.

Skills

Full UK driving license

Physical fitness

Technical expertise in fire systems

Ability to generate reports

Job description

We’re on the lookout for dedicated individuals to become part of our dynamic team. Durcan Services is a market leading fire protection specialist company.

This role comes with a competitive salary which include:

• Paid door to door including travel time
• Paid breaks
• Private healthcare insurance for you and your children
• High specification VW T7 Transporter company vehicle
• Fuel card
• Company iPhone with unlimited data (including personal use)
• Any specialist tools are provided.
• Expenses are paid back the same day receipt is provided.
• Some 4 day weeks may be possible if you have completed longer days on other days to complete the required schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of dry riser systems, including visual inspections and 12 bar wet pressure tests using specialist equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of fire hydrant systems
• Accurately identify any remedial work required following inspections & carry out repairs when instructed.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards.
• Generate detailed reports of service/job activities in a timely manner along with photos/videos of works carried out.
• Provide technical expertise and support to clients and internal teams.

Location of Work

The location of work will mainly be within the following locations: Greater London, Kent, Essex, Herts, Beds, Bucks, Sussex, Northants, Cambs, Norfolk. We are able to accept applications from engineers who reside in / near any of the above locations.

This role does NOT require any working away from home.

Must have a full UK driving license and be physically fit. We operate as a close knit team so a can do approach is essential to maintaining our team moral.

Career Progression

Career progression will be offered to the right candidate, we would offer additional training to willing participants to include fire sprinklers and any other fire related disciplines which the candidate would like to learn.