Fire Alarm Engineer

Baker Recruitment Group Ltd; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer based in Heywood, Manchester, to ensure compliance and effectiveness of fire protection systems. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in fire systems design, with strong mechanical knowledge and familiarity with relevant tools. This full-time role offers a competitive salary between £30k and £40k with additional overtime, and a schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in system design related to fire protection or similar fields.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in installation processes.
• Background in construction is preferred, providing insight into building processes and requirements.
• 5 Years Experience in the fire industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments to determine appropriate fire safety measures.
• Utilise hand tools and power tools safely during maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with customers to integrate fire safety measures.
• Provide technical support on fire safety regulations.
• Maintain records of installations, inspections, and maintenance activities.

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer - Heywood, Manchester

We are seeking a skilled Fire Engineer to join our team, responsible for the maintenance and small works of fire protection systems. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of system design and have hands-on experience with various tools and equipment. This role requires a combination of technical knowledge and practical skills to ensure that fire safety systems are effective and compliant with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site assessments to determine the appropriate fire safety measures required.
• Utilise hand tools and power tools safely and effectively during maintenance and repairs.
• Collaborate with customers to integrate fire safety measures into building designs.
• Provide technical support and guidance on fire safety regulations and standards.
• Maintain accurate records of installations, inspections, and maintenance activities.

Experience

• Proven experience in system design related to fire protection or similar fields.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot issues effectively.
• Familiarity with hand tools and power tools used in installation processes.
• Previous electrical experience is advantageous for understanding system integrations.
• Background in construction is preferred, providing insight into building processes and requirements.
• 5 Years Experience in the fire industry.
• Fire extinguishers experience preferred but not essential.

Join our team as a Fire Engineer where your expertise will contribute significantly to ensuring safety through innovative fire protection solutions.

Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the application deadline/closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. If you have not heard back from us within 2 weeks, please assume that unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

Baker Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age. We act as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.

Salary 30 - 40k basic plus overtime, depending on experience. 22 days + banks holidays. Monday to Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm