Fire Alarm Engineer

TieTalent; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing Fire and Electrical compliance business in Kent is seeking experienced Fire Alarm Engineers. This role involves servicing, maintaining, and installing fire safety systems, providing excellent customer service, and having a chance for career progression with in-house training and a flexible working approach.

Benefits

23 days holiday, rising to 25 after two years

Company van and fuel card

Performance-related bonus

In-house training program

Flexible working options

Employee wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire alarm and AOV servicing.
• UK Driving License required.
• Desirable FIA training provided.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair various fire alarm and AOV systems.
• Diagnose and repair faults.
• Complete job reports and certification.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Fault Diagnosis

Education

FIA Qualifications

Job description

We are looking for experienced Fire Alarm Engineers for a series of servicing, maintenance, and installation contracts across Kent.

RGE is a rapidly growing Fire and Electrical compliance business, with a fantastic reputation with our clients, and a great track record in investing in our staff to help them further their careers.

Salary & Benefits

• Market-leading salary relative to experience (PAYE), performance-related bonus / commission / price-work (weekly pay)
• 23 days holiday per year, rising to 25 days after two years of employment
• Amazing in-house training programme (member of NICEIC, ECA, BAFE, FIA, etc.). E- learning platforms available. Development review and progression opportunities.
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Company van + fuel card
• Company phone and tablet device
• All plant tools supplied (drills, steps, ladders, heavy duty power tools)
• Time and a half rate for evening and Saturday working hours
• Double time for night-time, Sunday, and bank holiday working.
• Weekend working available
• Availability to out of hours call-out rota (£100 standby, £80-120 per callout)
• Flexible working approach upon agreement
• Employee wellbeing programme

Whats on offer:

• Market-leading base salary with the opportunity to earn a performance-related bonus / commission / price-work (weekly pay)
• Genuine opportunity for career progression, with >70% of our Contract Managers and Supervisors starting life as engineers with RGE
• Above-average total holiday allowance of 33 days
• Free company van, fuel card, and plant tools

The ideal Engineer will be able to:

• Service, maintain, repair, and remediate various fire alarm and AOV systems
• Diagnose, repair and remediate faults
• Accurately complete job reports and certification
• Provide excellent and friendly customer service to our customers
• Communicate well with your manager and our administration staff
• Install & commission devices

Qualifications required for a Fire Alarm Engineer:

• Proven experience in fire alarm and AOV servicing, preferably within the public sector
• UK Driving License (required)
• FIA Qualifications (desirable training programme provided)

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 08:00am-5:00pm with 1-hour lunch break

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