Fire & Life safety service engineer

Scan Alarms & Security Systems (UK) Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security systems provider is seeking an experienced Fire & Life Safety Service Engineer for installations and servicing throughout Northern Ireland and Ireland. Responsibilities include the installation of fire detection systems and ongoing maintenance. The role offers a competitive salary of £28k - £35k, a fuel card, company van, and health insurance after probation. Candidates must have experience and a full UK driver's license.

Benefits

Starting salary of £28k - £35k

20 days holiday + 9 bank holidays

Fuel card & Company Van

Opportunity to earn overtime

Uniform & Tools provided

Progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Fully paid company Health Insurance

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial and building site environments.
• Knowledge of fire detection and alarm systems.
• Full UK driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Install fire detection and aspirating systems.
• Provide ongoing reactive maintenance.
• Support the company operations and adhere to health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Electrical installation

Health and safety respect

Education

City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 or equivalent

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification

Job description

Scan Alarms and Security Systems are looking for a new experienced Fire & Life safety service engineer to join our ever expanding and specialist team working throughout Northern Ireland & Ireland. You will be responsible for the installation and servicing on a wide range of life systems such as: Fire Alarm systems, Aspirating systems, Disabled Refuge systems, Nurse Call systems and Emergency Lighting.

Scan Alarms and Security Systems have provided sector leading services for over 40 years; we pride ourselves on providing unrivalled Fire and Security Services to our ever-expanding client base.

Are you a real team player who is happy to step up to achieve the company goals, we are looking for someone to start with us as soon as possible, if you think we are a company you would like to grow with we would love to hear from you.

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The standard hours are 37.5 hours a week Monday - Friday (optional overtime is plentiful, if you are keen to earn a bit more.)

Benefits

• Starting salary (£28k - £35k) Depending on Experience
• Holiday - 20 days + 9 days Bank Holidays
• fuel card & Company Van
• Opportunity to earn overtime
• Uniform & Tools provided
• Progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Full training by a supportive friendly team, within a professional yet relaxed atmosphere
• Fully paid company Health Insurance (after 6 months’ probation)
• Death in service insurance

Role Duties

• Installation of fire detection and Aspirating systems, including emergency lighting, remote monitoring,
• Disabled Refuge, Toilet Alarms and nurse call systems
• To maintain and provide ongoing reactive maintenance.
• Support customers and wider company operations, sales, administration and operations where required
• Observe and adhere to company Health and Safety guidelines and contribute to a Health and Safety working environment

Requirements

• Any additional capabilities or basic programming knowledge relating to any of the above systems would be advantageous. Training and development can be offered in these areas
• Specific product knowledge of some or all the following manufacturers is desired:
• Ampac and Kentec Knowledge
• Advanced Electronics, HAES, Gent, Hochiki, Apollo, Vesda, Airsense, Honeywell, Wagner, Quantec, Ctec and Baldwin and Boxall
• A proven ability to trouble shoot, identify and suggest appropriate course of action, specifically related
• to issues and maintenance related to fire detection and alarm systems
• Proven experience working in commercial & building site environments
• City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation would be advantageous, or time served equivalent
• 17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification would be desirable but not essential
• Respect for health and safety of both themselves, their colleagues, and the customer
• Full UK driver\'s licence

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