Fire Alarm Engineer

Trinity Fire & Security Systems; South Ockendon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Fire & Security Systems is seeking a Works Engineer to join their team in London and the South East, focusing on commissioning fire alarm systems. This position offers the chance to earn through a competitive commission scheme and receive training across industry-leading systems. Ideal candidates will possess experience with relevant British Standards and strong communication skills, providing impeccable service to customers.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with uncapped commission

23 days holiday which increases with service

Employee discounts programme

Pension scheme via Royal London

Company vehicle plus fuel card

Paid overtime and travel time

Employee referral scheme

Life Assurance

Employee Welfare assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning and completing small works fire alarm systems to relevant British Standards.
• Ability to identify and terminate various cables associated with fire detection systems according to manufacturers' instructions.
• Logical approach to system fault diagnosis and rectification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all necessary works required at customer premises in accordance with quality standards.
• Effectively communicate with customers regarding system and site status.
• Work to a planned commission and small works schedule.

Skills

Commissioning fire alarm systems

Excellent verbal and written communication

Customer service

Education

Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA)

Job description

Works Engineer - Fire Alarm Systems (Install / Commissioning)

Location: Londonand South East

Salary: Competitive in Industry

Trinity are hiring a Works Engineer to join our dedicated team in London and the South East. In the role, you will be providing commissioning and small works of our clients Fire alarm systems.

Working within a defined region of the United Kingdom, you will have the opportunity to obtain certifications in industry leading systems including Gent and earn through our engineering commission scheme!

The role of Works Engineer

You will be working as part of a skilled team of Works Engineer’s and will be supported by our wider support departments to provide high quality service and customer experience.

The key tasks include the following:

• Carry out all necessary works required at customer premises in accordance with the Company’s quality standards.

• Effectively communicate with customers to ensure a good understanding of system and site status.

• Liaise with works administrators and other internal stakeholders to ensure our commitments are met.

• Work to a planned commission and small works schedule.

The systems you will work with at Trinity

Fire - Gent, Notifier, Advanced

We are committed to supporting and developing our employees, so if you are interested in the role, please still apply even if your current experience doesn’t match all the Desirables above.

What skills do you need?

• Experience in commissioning and completing small works fire alarm systems to relevant British Standards.
• Ability to identify all types of cable associated with fire detection systems, and to correctly test and terminate the cable ends in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions.

• A logical approach to system fault diagnosis and rectification.

• To always provide outstanding customer service.

• Excellent verbal and written communication.

What technical knowledge do you need?

• Understand the basic building services to test cause and effect of fire alarm interfaces.
• A comprehensive understanding of the causes and cures of fire alarm problems, including an ability to recommend changes to practices and processes that may cause false alarms as well as recommending changes to the systems.

• Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA).

• Manufacturers training with a minimum requirement of Notifier and Gent equipment in respect of servicing.

What will Trinity give you?

At Trinity Fire & Security, we believe in rewarding our employees for their work and commitment. Our remuneration package includes a competitive basic salary and the opportunity to earn more through our uncapped commission scheme which rewards you for your talent, as well as paid overtime and travel time.

We are also committed to providing the training required to support and develop all our employees. As you grow with Trinity, you will be provided the opportunity to undertake industry leading training programmes to allow to excel in your position and progress in the direction you want to take your career.

The total package would include:

• Competitive base salary, plus our uncapped engineer commission scheme
• 23 days holiday which increases with service, plus bank holidays
• Access to an employee discounts programme which includes discounts and cashback across over 800 national retailers
• Pension scheme via Royal London
• Company vehicle plus fuel card
• Paid overtime and travel time (minus 30 minutes each way)
• Employee referral scheme – earn up to £2,000 for each employee you bring into Trinity
• Life Assurance
• Employee Welfare assistance programme

Equal Opportunities in Practice

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Security Vetting

It is an industry requirement that successful candidates undergo security vetting. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory vetting and may be withdrawn if the required standards are not met.

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