Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Innotech Partners; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Birmingham is seeking a Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer for a full-time position. Responsibilities include installing fire detection and security alarm systems and providing ongoing maintenance. The ideal candidate will have experience in both domestic and commercial settings and a desire to grow within the role. Competitive salary with benefits including overtime opportunities and training support.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Fuel card & Company Van

Progression opportunities

Pension contribution

Uniform & Tools provided

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in domestic and commercial environments.
• Clean, valid driving licence is required.
• Specific product knowledge of fire detection and security systems is desired.

Responsibilities

• Install fire detection and security alarm systems.
• Perform ongoing reactive maintenance.
• Support customers and company operations as needed.

Skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of fire detection systems

Basic programming knowledge

Education

City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification

Tools

Fire alarm systems

Security alarm systems

Job description

Job Title: Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer

• Location: Midlands
• Starting Salary: Circa 35k- 40k
• Type: Full-time Permanent
• Start Date: ASAP

Innotech Partners are collaborating with an established Contractor who specialise design, installation and maintenance services for electrical, heating, plumbing, fire and security systems. They are seeking an enthusiastic Lead Fire Alarm and Securtiy Systems Installation Engineer to join them on a permanent full time basis.

The standard hours are 40 hours a week Monday - Friday and overtime is plentiful if and when you would like to pick it up.

Benefits

• Starting salary Circa 35,000 - 40,000
• Holiday - 20 days + 8 days Bank Holidays
• fuel card & Company Van
• Opportunity to earn overtime (1.5x on Saturdays)
• Uniform & Tools provided
• Progression opportunities
• Pension contribution
• Full training by a supportive friendly team.

Role Duties

• Installation of fire detection and security alarm systems, including emergency lighting, remote monitoring, intruder alarms, access controls, intercoms and nurse call systems
• To maintain and provide ongoing reactive maintenance.
• Support customers and wider company operations, sales, administration and operations where required
• Observe and adhere to company Health and Safety guidelines and contribute to a Health and Safety working environment

Requirements

• Any additional capabilities or basic programming knowledge relating to any of the above systems would be advantageous. Training and development can be offered in these areas
• Specific product knowledge of some or all the following manufacturers is desired:
• Gent Certification
• Advanced Electronics, HAES, Kentec, Gent, Hochiki, Apollo, Vesda, Airsense, Honeywell, Paxton, Control Soft, Videcon, Hikvision.
• A proven ability to trouble shoot, identify and suggest appropriate course of action, specifically related to issues and maintenance related to fire detection and alarm systems
• Proven experience working in domestic and commercial environments
• City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation would be advantageous, or time served equivalent
• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification would be desirable but not essential
• Clean, valid driving licence
• Adaptable, comfortable problem solving autonomously, and not having a daily routine
• Respect for health and safety of both themselves, their colleagues, and the customer
• Full UK driver's licence

If this role is of interest, please apply via the link and we will be in touch. Alternatively, you can contact Chris Duggan at Innotech Partners to discuss the role in more detail.

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