Fire Detection Maintenance Technician

Getlink; Folkestone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Getlink is seeking a Fire Detection Maintenance Technician to join the Telecommunications Control Systems (TCS) team in the UK. You will perform preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair across fire detection, CCTV, PA, CIS, access control and related low voltage systems.

Working with UK and French colleagues, you will follow safety procedures, maintain records and contribute to asset upgrades and continuous improvement projects within a busy transport or infrastructure environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out corrective maintenance.
• Experience in maintenance, installation or technical support environments.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Valid Passport.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with technical standards and record work in MMS.
• Complete fault finding, first-line diagnostics and corrective maintenance on fire detection and safety systems.
• Support maintenance, testing and repair of low voltage systems including PA, CIS, CCTV, access control and other telecoms.
• Respond to maintenance requests prioritising safety and operational requirements.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair equipment on-site and in workshop environments.
• Maintain MOR compliance and minimise operational disruption.

Education

HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent (Electronics / Electrical / Telecommunications)

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Test equipment

Job description

The Fire Detection Maintenance Technician plays a key role in maintaining and supporting life safety and low voltage systems, including fire detection, CCTV, access control, public address and customer information systems. Working as part of the Telecommunications Control Systems (TCS) team, the role delivers preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair activities to ensure systems remain safe, reliable and operational. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with experience in electrical, electronic, fire, security or low voltage systems to develop their expertise across a diverse range of technologies within a unique operational environment.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance in line with technical standards and record all work within the Maintenance Management System (MMS).

• Complete fault finding, first-line diagnostics and corrective maintenance on fire detection and fire safety systems.

• Support the maintenance, testing and repair of low voltage systems including:

  • Public Address (PA) systems

  • Customer Information Systems (CIS)

  • CCTV and security systems

  • Access control systems

  • Other telecommunications systems as required

• Respond to maintenance requests from the Maintenance Control Centre (MCC), prioritising activities in accordance with operational and safety requirements.

• Test, troubleshoot and repair equipment both on-site and within workshop environments to maintain system reliability and availability.

• Monitor Minimum Operating Requirements (MOR) and take appropriate action to minimise operational disruption.

• Support technical improvement projects and asset upgrades across fire detection, safety, security and communication systems.

• Follow all safety, security and operational procedures, actively contributing to a safe working environment.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues across UK and French teams, supporting an inclusive and respectful binational working culture.

• Complete maintenance records, technical reports and administrative documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

• Maintain and develop technical knowledge and competence through training, development and practical experience across multiple system disciplines.

• Support wider Telecommunications Control Systems (TCS) maintenance activities and undertake other duties appropriate to the role as requested by management.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• HNC, HND, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications or a related engineering discipline.

• Experience working in a maintenance, installation or technical support environment.

• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out corrective maintenance activities.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

• Valid Passport.

• Ability to meet the required medical standard for the role.

Desirable

• Experience maintaining fire detection, fire alarm or life safety systems.

• Experience working with one or more of the following:

  • CCTV systems

  • Access control systems

  • Security systems

  • Public Address systems

  • Customer Information Systems

  • Telecommunications systems

  • Low voltage electrical systems

• Experience within a safety-critical, transport, infrastructure, industrial or utilities environment.

• French language skills.

Please Note: From 1 January 2021, non-British and non-Irish nationals who do not already hold a UK immigration status will be required to obtain a visa in order to be able to work in the UK. Before applying for this role, please ensure that you are permitted to apply.
For further information, please visit the UK Visa and Immigration Website.

• Durée du contrat en mois / Contract duration in months (CDD/FTC, détachement/secondment, alternance/apprentice, intérim/seasonal):
• Type de contrat / Contract Type: CDI / Permanent