Fire and Gas Detection Service Engineer

William Nicol (Aberdeen) Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering services firm is seeking a Fire and Gas Detection Service Engineer based in the Greater Aberdeen Area. You will be responsible for installing and maintaining gas alarm systems while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have experience as an Alarm Engineer, strong fault-finding skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role promises career development opportunities and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Fully equipped company vehicle and fuel card

Quality pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Clear career development paths and training

Mental health wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Alarm Engineer or similar role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Comfortable working at heights and in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair fire and gas detection systems.
• Provide technical support to clients and colleagues.
• Ensure work meets British Standards and health and safety requirements.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Electrical Electronic background

IT and report writing skills

Education

18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations

City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC

ATEX qualifications

Job description

Company Description

William Nicol (Aberdeen) Ltd. is an 90-year-old business specializing in liquid and powder storage transportation and industrial services. Located in the Greater Aberdeen Area, the company has a long-standing reputation for reliable and high-quality services. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients in the industrial sector.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Fire and Gas Detection Service Engineer located in the Greater Aberdeen Area. The Service Engineer will be responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of fire and gas detection systems. Day-to-day tasks include providing technical support, troubleshooting system issues, performing regular inspections, and conducting field service activities. Excellent communication skills are essential to effectively liaise with clients and team members.

What’s on offer

• competitive salary based on experience
• Fully equipped company vehicle and fuel card
• Quality pension scheme
• Generous holiday allowance
• Clear career development paths and training
• Mental health wellbeing support

What you'll be doing

• Installing, Commissioning, Servicing, Maintaining and Calibrating Gas alarm systems across various sites throughout Scotland.
• Installing and commissioning mainly Gas alarm systems, including GDS, Honeywell, Dragar and Crocon Detection equipment.
• Diagnosing and fixing faults using schematics and technical drawings
• Helping an installation team install equipment to ATEX Standard
• Making sure all work meets British Standards and health and safety requirements
• Providing technical support to clients and colleagues

Qualifications and skills

• Proven experience as an Alarm Engineer or similar role
• 18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations would be desirable
• Strong fault-finding skills across a range of alarm systems
• Electrical Electronic background with electrician experience or Electrical / Electronic qualifications City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC
• ATEX qualifications would be desirable
• Have good IT and report writing skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable working at heights and in physically demanding environments
• Comfortable working away from home for short durations
• An ability to work to company and client permit work systems
• Ability to work under pressure whilst remaining calm, clear thinking and able to deliver the required services to the client within given time constraints.

Future expectations

The candidate will be expected to learn fast and in doing so be able to fulfil a managerial role in the near future. Once proven their ability, a new job opportunity will be discussed.

What now?

Send over what you have, even if your CV is not up to date. We will talk first with no pressure. If you are interested in this role, please contact Darren Nicol.

The suitable candidate will be given specific inhouse, third party and manufacturers training to ensure Engineer meets the standards and requirements.

Reporting to William Nicol Engineering Management.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.