Fire and Security Engineer

PRS LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van provided

On-call 1 in 8

Overtime

25 days holiday

Job summary

PRS LTD is seeking a qualified Fire and Security Engineer in Leeds/West Yorkshire to perform PPM and reactive maintenance on fire alarms, CCTV, access control and door systems for commercial estates. A company van is provided, with on-call 1 in 8 (£130 standby) and overtime opportunities.

The role requires experience with fire and security systems, knowledge of Fire and Security standards, and a strong diagnostic ability. 25 days holiday plus statutory entitlements are included.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fire/security systems.
• High level knowledge of relevant Fire standards.
• High level knowledge of relevant Security standards.
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Valid full driving license.
• Experience in FM/building services environments.

Responsibilities

• Apply technical knowledge to diagnose and solve faults.
• Take responsibility for running technical performance of critical equipment.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and customers.
• Ensure work on site conforms to company, customer and legal standards.
• Manage delivery of the contract in terms of cost, quality and timeliness.

Skills

Fire and security systems

Fault finding

PPM and reactive maintenance

Communication skills

Full driving license

Customer-focused approach

Fire/Security standards knowledge

Education

Full driving license

Tools

Fire alarm systems

CCTV

Access control

Intruder alarms

Job description

Position: Fire and Security Engineer
Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds / West Yorkshire
Salary: up to £37,000 (circa £40,000 after probation)
We are recruiting for a qualified Fire and security Engineer to work for a prestigious maintenance company who provide maintenance and repair engineering to commercial grade estates across the West Yorkshire area. The role will require the engineer to complete PPM and reactive maintenance on fire alarms, CCTV, access and door control systems etc.
The role is a permanent position paying up to £37,000 (can rise to £40,000 after probation). Van supplied with declared personal use. On call 1 in 8 (£130 standby) and overtime. 25 days holiday plus stat.

To be considered for this position we must have the following qualifications and experience;

• Proven experience with fire/security systems
• High Level of knowledge of relevant Fire standards
• High Level of knowledge of relevant Security standards
• Excellent diagnostic and fault finding skills, with the ability to resolve by elimination or technical recommendations.
• Valid full driving license
• Proven experience working as a Fire & Security Engineer within the FM or building services environment.
• Strong maintenance and fault-finding experience across fire and security systems.
• Knowledge of systems including fire alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms.
• Experience carrying out PPM and reactive maintenance.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused approach.
• Relevant industry qualifications or manufacturer training would be advantageous.

The Fire and Security Engineer will be completing routine service calls and dealing with fault calls. The technician will be expected to solve problems within the defined area, or sites. At this level the technician will be expected to have a good level of knowledge across CCTV, Access Control, Intruder and Fire.

• Apply technical knowledge in order to diagnose, problem solve and develop solutions to faults
• Direct and take personal responsibility for running technical performance of customer defined mission critical equipment and buildings.
• Provide technical advice and guidance to other staff and customers in order to resolve problems.
• Ensure that work completed on site and on project fully conforms to relevant company, customer and legal standards.
• Responsible for delivery of the contract, including the cost, quality, timeliness of work completed.
• Manage relationship with customer and liaise with customer to ensure customer is kept fully informed and project a positive professional image of self
• Ensure that work completed on site/project/contract fully conforms to relevant company, customer and legal standards and H&S procedures.

PRS is an equal opportunities employer.