Fire Alarm Service Engineer in Edinburgh

Energy Jobline CVL; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer in Edinburgh. The role involves installation and maintenance of fire detection systems, with competitive pay of approximately £35,000 - £40,000. Candidates should possess troubleshooting abilities and relevant qualifications. Benefits include 20 days holiday, overtime opportunities, and tools provided.

Benefits

20 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Fuel card & Company van

Opportunity to earn overtime (1.5× on Saturdays)

Uniform & tools provided

Progression opportunities

Pension contribution

Qualifications

• Experience working in domestic and commercial environments.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and maintain fire detection systems.
• Clean, valid driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Install fire and security systems.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and support.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting fire detection systems

Adaptability

Programming knowledge

Problem-solving

Education

City and Guilds 236 parts 1 & 2 electrical installation

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification

Job description

Job Title

Fire & Security Systems Installation Engineer

Location

London

Job Type & Start Date

Full-time | Permanent
Start Date: ASAP

Salary

Circa £35,000 - £40,000

Benefits

• Holiday – 20 days + 8 bank holidays
• Fuel card & Company van
• Opportunity to earn overtime (1.5× on Saturdays)
• Uniform & tools provided
• Progression opportunities
• Pension contribution

Role Duties

• Installation of fire detection and security alarm systems, including emergency lighting, remote monitoring, intruder alarms, access controls, intercoms and nurse call systems
• 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
• Preferred product knowledge of some or all of the following manufacturers: Gent, Advanced Electronics, HAES, Kentec, Hochiki, Apollo, Vesda, Airsense, Honeywell, Paxton, ControlSoft, Videcon, Hikvision
• A proven ability to troubleshoot, 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

Contact

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.