FIRE INSTALLATION ENGINEER

Kings Secure Technologies group; Greater Lincolnshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Holiday allowance

Overtime paid

Life Insurance

Health care plan

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Wagestream access

Career progression

Job summary

Kings Secure Technologies group is seeking a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to install and commission fire and life safety systems across East Anglia. You will handle adds, moves and changes, ensuring compliance with BS5839-1 and related standards while maintaining high customer service standards.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in the industry, holds a UK driving licence, and can read CAD drawings. Occasional nights and weekend work, plus travel, are expected as part of this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in the fire alarm & life safety industry
• Fully conversant with BS5839-1
• Experience with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Checkable work history and references
• Computer literate
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Able to work nights and weekends with notice
• FIA course fundamentals 1 & 2

Responsibilities

• Install fire alarm systems to a high standard, including adds, moves and changes
• Work with BS5839-1 and HTM-05-03 Part B as relevant
• Read and interpret building plans and CAD drawings
• Communicate effectively with customers and internal teams
• Travel within East Anglia and occasional longer trips
• Complete site documentation and schematics
• Adhere to health and safety and toolbox talks
• Support installation admin with paperwork

Skills

Fire alarm systems

BS5839-1 knowledge

UK driving licence

Communication skills

Customer service

CAD drawings reading

Education

FIA course fundamentals 1&2

Tools

Emizon

Dual-Com

Permaconn

Advanced

Apollo

Honeywell Gent

Eurotech

Job description

Job Description

Key Purpose of the Job

Installation and commission of fire and security systems to include but not limited to fire CCTV, access control, nurse call and intruder alarm systems. The primary focus will be fire alarm installation.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Installation of fire alarm systems to a high standard including adds, moves and changes to existing systems.
• A good technical knowledge working in line with BS5839-1. HTM-05-03 Part B is desirable.
• Excellent knowledge in Fire Alarm signalling devices e.g., Emizon, Dual-Com and Permaconn.
• Excellent communication skills with customers whilst carrying out works at customer sites.
• Exceptional customer service skills and a clean, tidy, and professional work ethic at all times.
• Ability to learn and adapt to changing environments, products, and requirements.
• Product and parts knowledge of associated fire alarm products and other life safety equipment including Advanced, Apollo, Honeywell Gent & Eurotech.
• Being able to read and interpret building plans and CAD drawings.
• Work closely with the customer to meet the install requirement and specification.
• Effective communication between customers, EFire management, install supervisory staff and the installation admin department.
• Working alone or within a team covering a defined geographical area. Predominantly East Anglia, but willing to travel to meet client needs.
• Complete all provided documentation including site schematics/drawings and return to Installation admin department.
• Effective planning and management of work.
• Engineer to be expected to travel and work away on occasions.
• Always adhere to Health & Safety and toolbox talks.
• The post holder will ensure the health, safety, and welfare of themselves and their team in accordance with the EFire policy.
• Any other reasonable requests from the management

Essential Requirements For The Job

• Minimum of 5 years in the fire alarm & life safety industry with good working knowledge on all systems
• Should be fully conversant of British standards e.g BS5839-1
• Fully conversant with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems
• Applicants must have a full UK driving licence
• Checkable work history and suitable references.
• Computer literate
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills
• Be able to work nights and weekends with reasonable notice
• Be able to meet tight deadlines working with other contractors on site
• FIA course fundamentals 1 & 2

Benefits Include

• Extremely Competitive and Uncapped OTE
• Company vehicle with private use option AND a fuel card AND paid travel time after 30 minutes at the start and end of each day
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Overtime available, paid at a premium rate
• Life Insurance
• Company Health Care Plan and EAP
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Referral Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discount; up to £1,200 a year on real savings for everyday needs.
• Supportive Work Environment – continuous remote technical support, career progression opportunities and company equipment provided.
• Wagestream – Get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool.

When Kings carry out recruitment, we do so as an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent