Fire & Security Engineer

JLA Group; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A critical infrastructure solutions business is seeking a Fire and Security Engineer to maintain safety systems and handle reactive calls. The successful candidate will have solid knowledge of safety systems, excellent communication skills, and relevant qualifications including Asbestos Training and FIA certifications. This role involves participating in an on-call rota and managing equipment stock to ensure effective service delivery. A supportive work environment with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Benefits

Free onsite gym

Life assurance coverage

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options

Colleague Recognition Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and fault finding of safety systems.
• Understanding of relevant BS to tasks.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and reactive calls for safety systems.
• Participate in the OOH call out rota.
• Manage van stock for efficient service delivery.

Skills

Good understanding of safety systems

Ability to communicate clearly

Able to use own initiative

Education

Asbestos Training

FIA Foundation

FIA Environmental

FIA H&S

PAT Testing

BFC Extinguishers

Part P Electrical

FIA Maintenance Unit

Job description

Job Profile

Job title: Fire and Security Engineer

Function: Fire

Location: Field based

Reports to: Service Manager (North/South)

Responsible for staff: N/A

About our business

JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning. The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on‑site operations team working with daily with customers.

When you join the JLA family, you'll also gain access to an extensive benefits package. We care about our people and take your well‑being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life's challenges. We also offer up to 8 counselling sessions, which can be in‑person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs.

You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available.

To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub.

We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work‑life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies.

We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We're dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards!

Role overview

Safety systems maintenance engineer including reactive calls

Key tasks

• Responsible for maintenance as per level 2 and phase 2 reactive calls to sites where customers have called in faulty systems (when senior guy is already on job).
• Part of the OOH call out rota.
• To carry enhanced van stock to achieve high 1st fix rate.
• Responsible for van stock in the same manner as level 1 and 2.

Service Delivery

• Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role, ensuring you deliver the basics right every time and are part of a team where service is central to good performance.

Managing Risk

• Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impend your operations.
• Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business.

Managing Health & Safety

• Conduct any Risk Assessments and Method Statements, compiling reports in line with H&S requirements.
• Liaising with the Head of Compliance to ensure any compliance as part of your role is in line with the framework set.

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Knowledge and Skills

• Good understanding of safety systems
• Understanding of relevant BS to task
• Able to fault find and rectify

Experience

Personal qualities

• Good customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Able to use own initiative.

Qualifications

• Asbestos Training
• FIA Foundation
• FIA Environmental
• FIA H&S
• PAT Testing
• BFC Extinguishers
• Part P Electrical
• FIA Maintenance Unit