Fire Alarm Engineer

Manchester Arndale; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking experienced engineers to manage fire alarm systems across the United Kingdom. Candidates should possess prior experience with fire alarms and associated equipment, good technology understanding, and the ability to work independently or within a team. The role involves participating in the call-out rota and maintaining safety standards. Flexibility in working hours is essential, with occasional travel and overnight stays required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Fire Alarms and Associated equipment.
• Ability to take on and understand new products and technology.
• Flexible schedule for varying working hours.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and fault diagnostic work to Fire Alarm Systems.
• Participate in out of hours call out rota.
• Maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Experience in Fire Alarms and Associated equipment

Good understanding of technology

Good organization and communication skills

Ability to work from steps and ladders

Health and safety awareness

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

OCS Fire and Solutions are an established part of OCS FM, due to rapid growth we are looking for experienced engineers to join our team throughout the United Kingdom. You will be joining a nationwide business that currently works across all sectors with real career progression available.

You will need to be able to manage yourself whilst on site. Good understanding of technology, good organisation, and communication skills. Ability to work from steps and ladders, with an understanding of health and safety is essential.

Key Responsibilities include (but not limited to)

• Carry out planned and fault diagnostic work to various Fire Alarm Systems
• To carry out PPMs on Fire Alarms, Emergency Lights and Fire Extinguishers
• To carry out small works when required.
• Participation of the out of hours call out rota.
• Work flexible hours to suit business requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, other engineers, end users on site and Public at all times.
• Ability to work effectively on own or as part of team to ensure we meet our client contract Expectations.
• To collaborate with other engineers and site staff to arrange site access to required working areas.
• A flexible approach to supporting other resources as required.
• Working with Management to assist with the Fire Solutions growth.

About you

The ideal candidate will be a motivated and capable engineer with previous experience in Fire Alarms and Associated equipment. You will have a good range of experience in different sectors and hands on experience with tools. We are looking for an engineer who has the ability to take on and understand new products and technology. You will be easy-going but hardworking and need to be friendly and approachable when dealing with others. They should be comfortable working in a range of environments with minimal guidance.

You will need to be flexible schedule-wise.

Although we aim to keep our team operating as close to home as possible, we will require our staff to travel with occasional overnight stays when required. Working hours vary, but are Monday to Friday, predominantly office hours. However, working outside normal hours will be a requirement due to the nature of a 24/7 business.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.