Fire Alarm Installation Engineer

Trinity Fire & Security Systems; Shippon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security systems provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Small Works Engineer to install and commission fire alarm and security systems. The role offers a competitive salary with an uncapped bonus scheme, paid overtime, and opportunities for training and career growth. Ideal candidates will have experience with fire alarm systems and a strong customer service focus.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Uncapped commission scheme

Employee discounts

23 days holiday

Pension scheme

Company vehicle

Paid overtime

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in commissioning small works fire alarm systems to British Standards.
• Ability to identify all types of cables for fire detection systems.
• A logical approach to system fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Carry out necessary works at customer premises adhering to quality standards.
• Communicate with customers to ensure understanding of system status.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to meet commitments.

Skills

Experience in commissioning fire alarm systems

Ability to identify and test cables

System fault diagnosis

Outstanding customer service

Effective communication

Tools

Gent Fire Systems

Notifier

HikVision CCTV

Advanced Fire Systems

Job description

Overview

Small Works Engineer - Fire Alarm & Security Systems (Install / Commissioning)

Location: Oxfordshire

Salary: Competitive in Industry + Uncapped Engineer bonus scheme

Trinity are hiring a Works Engineer to join our dedicated team in Oxfordshire. In the role, you will be providing installation, commissioning and small works of our clients fire alarm and security 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!

Responsibilities

• 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
• CCTV - HikVision, Avigilon, Dahua
• Intruder - Galaxy, Texecom
• Access Control - Paxton, Honeywell, Gallagher

Desirable and Equal Opportunity

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).

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.

Total package includes

• 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

Equality and Vetting

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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