Fire Alarm Install Engineer

Harwood Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

20 days Holiday plus additional day accrual

Birthday holiday

Holiday purchase scheme

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Fire Alarm Installation Engineer for projects in the Greater London area. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing and maintaining fire alarm and detection systems in compliance with safety standards like BS5839. Candidates must have relevant qualifications such as City and Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2, and extensive experience in a commercial environment is preferred. A full UK driver's license and specific certifications like IPAF and Pasma are also required. This position offers negotiable salary up to £40k plus OTE of over £50k.

Qualifications

• Holding a full UK driver's license is essential.
• Extensive experience with fire detection and alarm systems installation required.
• Working knowledge of relevant fire standards is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Install fire detection and alarm systems according to BS5839 standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment to meet project requirements.
• Deliver weekly progress reports to management.

Skills

Electrical installation

Fire detection and alarm systems

Client relationship management

Health and safety compliance

Education

City and Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2 or equivalent

17 or 18 Edition Electrical qualification

FIA training completion

Tools

IPAF

Pasma

Job description

Job Title: Fire Alarm Installation Engineer

Location: London - Essex - Kent - South East

Salary: Negotiable Up to 40k with OTE in excess of 50k + Pension + Van + 20 days Holiday accruing additional day each year, Birthday holiday, holiday purchase scheme.

We are looking for Fire Alarm Installation Engineers that will carry out installations on new and existing fire detection and alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Install fire detection and alarm systems to guidance and recommendations of BS5839
• Uphold engineering practices and maintain company equipment in good condition.
• Exhibit exemplary timekeeping and housekeeping at all work sites.
• Report on work progress as requested by management.
• Maintain effective client relationships to aid in securing future work.
• Manage and account for tools and plant equipment on site to ensure alignment with project requirements.
• Adhere to all health, safety, security, and environmental policies that impact both customers and fellow employees.
• Deliver weekly progress reports to the Project Engineer and Project Manager.

Experience and Certifications Required

• City and Guilds 236 Part 1 & 2 in electrical installation or an equivalent qualification.
• Extensive experience in the installation of containment and cabling for fire detection and alarm systems.
• Experience of working in a commercial environment.
• Holder of 17 or 18" Edition Electrical qualification, or be able to demonstrate equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of relevant fire standards including BS 5839 Pt 1, BS 6266 Pt 1, and BS 7273.
• FIA training completion, specifically Units 1 (Fire Detection Design) and Unit 4 (Installation and Testing).
• Hold CSCS / ECS / SSSTS or equivalent.
• Hold IPAF & Pasma
• Hold a full UK drivers license