Fire Alarm Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining and servicing life safety equipment across various locations, ensuring compliance with British and European standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in fire maintenance, a good understanding of relevant standards, and a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service. With opportunities for overtime and a competitive salary package, this position offers a great chance to advance your career in a fast-paced environment focused on safety and client satisfaction.

Benefits

Basic Salary £34 - £38k

Opportunity for overtime

Company Van with optional personal use

Annual performance related bonus

25 days holiday plus statutory

Company pension scheme

Progression opportunities

Commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Experience in fire maintenance and servicing life safety equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant British Standards for fire safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance of fire safety equipment.
• Respond to emergency call-outs and conduct asset verification.
• Support apprentices and ensure high-quality customer service.

Skills

Fire Maintenance experience

Understanding of British Standards BS 5839

FIA units (1,3,5)

Driving Licence

Job description

Job Description

Fortus Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry. We are currently working on behalf of a Local Authority. My Client is currently looking for a Fire Alarm Engineer for a Permanent position to carry out work in domestic properties covering Bristol and surrounding areas. The Fire Maintenance Engineer will deliver work across London and the Home Counties. The purpose of this role is to provide maintenance and servicing of life safety equipment, emergency light and smoke vent systems, in accordance with all current British & European standards, specifically BS5839 standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Provide day to day planned and reactive maintenance of contracts.
2. Servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems.
3. Respond to emergency call-outs and carry out any remedial works as required.
4. Carry out asset verification.
5. Install replacement/additional equipment.
6. Take part in the on-call rota.
7. Conduct site surveys as required.
8. Support the development of apprentices.
9. Always act in a professional and diligent manner, considering the needs of the clients.

Required Skills and Experience:

1. Previous Fire Maintenance experience.
2. Good understanding of the British Standards BS 5839 and BS 5266.
3. FIA units (1,3,5).
4. Driving Licence.

Working Environment:

This is an operational site-based position and involves collaborating closely with the support service team while also engaging with our clients. Expect a dynamic and fast-paced work setting that combines on-site work with ongoing communication with office-based colleagues. The role requires proactive interaction and liaison with clients/customers to ensure effective communication and first-class customer service.

Benefits:

1. Basic Salary £34 - £38k with opportunity for overtime and standby, leading to a realistic OTE of £50,000- £65,000.
2. 25 days holiday plus statutory & day off on your birthday.
3. Company Van with optional personal use.
4. Annual performance related bonus.
5. Standby and callout only required 1 night in 10.
6. Company pension scheme.
7. Progression opportunities.
8. Commitment to training and development. Part of the 5% club.

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.