Fire Alarm Service Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading security systems provider is seeking an enthusiastic Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer in the South West. Responsibilities include installation and maintenance of fire alarm and security systems. Candidates should have proven experience in relevant environments and troubleshooting abilities. A clean driving license is essential. This full-time role offers competitive salary and opportunities for overtime.

Benefits

Holiday - 20 days + 8 days Bank Holidays

Company Van

Pension contribution

Full training provided

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic and commercial environments.
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain fire detection and alarm systems.
• Respect for health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem solving

Electrical installation

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Education

City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation or equivalent

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification

Tools

Fire detection systems

Security alarm systems

Access control systems

Job description

Job Title: Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer

Location: South West

Starting Salary: Circa £35k-£40k

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Innotech Partners are collaborating with an established Contractor who specialise in design, installation and maintenance services for electrical, heating, plumbing, fire and security systems. They are seeking an enthusiastic Lead Fire Alarm and Security 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 - £48,000
• 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

Innotech Partners limited acts as an Employment Agency and is a subsidiary of Talentia Group. Innotech Partners is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons.