Fire Engineer

Mcintyre Electrical Limited; Swindon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Phone and Tablet

Full test equipment

Power tools

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

MCS is seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team for PPM servicing and life safety maintenance across diverse sites. You will service, test and repair BS5839-compliant systems, log reports, and support safety compliance while engaging with clients daily.

We offer £35,000-£45,000, 40 hours per week with overtime/retainer opportunities, a company vehicle, fuel card and tools. 22 days holiday + bank holidays; benefits focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to work with 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri (overtime possible).
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Experience with analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• FIA training (or equivalent) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals.
• Understanding of BS5839 parts 1 and 6.
• Good IT literacy.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1) and emergency lighting; Nurse Call and Access Control.
• Complete engineer service reports accurately.
• Maintain emergency lighting and related equipment (fire extinguishers, AOVs, etc.).
• Conduct van stock checks; liaise with supervisor and procurement to keep stock replenished.
• Adhere to Health and Safety practices and report risks promptly.

Skills

Fire alarm experience

Driving license

FIA BS5839 training

BS5839 knowledge

IT literacy

Health & safety awareness

Flexible approach

Tools

Testing equipment

Power tools

Job description

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum + overtimes/ travel time / out of hours retainer fees .

MCS is looking to recruit a Fire service and maintenance engineer who wants to join a successful and motivated team.

This is a role that is focused on the delivery of PPM Servicing & will include repairing the life safety systems and facilitating the Health & Safety procedures and requirements within the contract. You will be working in a different environment every day and across a variety of locations. We trust our engineers to be the face of our business and engage with our clients to ensure we deliver exceptional customer service excellence.

About us:

MCS is a leading national supplier of fire safety, security and electrical services for the Social Housing sector. The business has won a number of new contracts and is looking for experienced engineers to carry out installs, testing, inspection, and repairs as part of our existing, skilled team. Progression, learning and ensuring the safety of tenants is our primary concern so attention to detail, communication and taking pride in your work is all essential.

You will be expected to:

• To service, maintain and install fire alarm system (BS5839-1) and emergency lighting system Nurse Call and Access Control in accordance with the relevant British Standards.
• Correctly complete engineer service reports.
• Report on and maintain emergency lighting systems and other associated equipment, such as fire extinguishers, AOV’s etc.
• Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with the Engineering Technical Supervisor and Procurement Department to keep replenished and appropriately stocked.
• Having a Health and Safety mindset, looking at possible risks associated with the role and reporting any issues promptly to support the ongoing safety of self and others.

The ideal candidate for a Fire Alarm Engineer at MCS will have:

• A flexible approach to work with a minimum of 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri with opportunity to earn significantly more through weekends and participate in an out of hours call out rota.
• A full UK Driving License
• Previous Fire Alarm Experience and knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• FIA training (or equivalent required) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals.
• Understanding of BS5839 in particular part one and part 6
• A good level of IT literacy.
• An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get:

• A base salary of £35,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience and location (40 hours a week) and opportunity to earn more with overtime, out of hours retainer fees etc
• Salary plus OTE up to £60,000
• A company vehicle and a fuel card
• Phone and Tablet
• Full test equipment and power tools
• 22 days of holiday allowance plus any UK bank holidays (30 days in total)

Rising to 25 days holiday allowance over a 5 year period

We are a company that promotes work life balance, our employees have access to great benefits package including employee assistance program, wellbeing app, mental health support, employee discount scheme, death in a service insurance, company pension scheme.

* McIntyre Compliance Services Ltd is not licenced to be a sponsor for the candidates from outside the UK. All candidates for this job must have right to work.