Fire Installation Engineer

Kings Security Systems Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle with private use option

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Life Insurance

Company Health Care Plan

Employee Recognition Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

Kings Security Systems Ltd is seeking an experienced fire alarm technician in Greater London. Responsibilities include installing and commissioning fire alarm systems to high standards, ensuring customer satisfaction through exceptional service, and adhering to industry standards like BS5839-1. The role demands a minimum of 5 years in the industry and a full UK driving license. Benefits include competitive pay with uncapped OTE, a company vehicle, health insurance, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in the fire alarm & life safety industry with good working knowledge on all systems.
• Fully conversant with conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.
• Checkable work history and suitable references.

Responsibilities

• Installation of fire alarm systems to a high standard.
• Complete all provided documentation including site schematics/drawings.
• Effective planning and management of work.

Skills

Technical knowledge of fire alarm systems

Excellent communication skills

Exceptional customer service

Ability to read and interpret building plans

Product and parts knowledge of associated fire alarm products

Education

FIA course fundamentals 1 & 2

Job description

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