Fire Maintenance Engineer

Sureserve; West of England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A life safety services company in the West of England is seeking a dedicated technician responsible for the maintenance and servicing of life safety equipment, including emergency lighting and smoke vent systems. Candidates must have a solid understanding of British Standards, especially BS 5839 and BS 5266, and at least one year of industry experience. The role involves both planned and reactive maintenance, emergency callouts, and site surveys. Competitive benefits include holiday, pension contributions, and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Extra day off for your birthday

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Program

Free 24/7 Virtual GP service

Bike 2Work scheme

Discount benefits hub

Health cash back scheme

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing Mentoring and performance coaching

Commitment to training and development

Qualifications

• Good understanding of British Standards BS 5839 and BS 5266.
• Minimum 1 year of industry experience.
• Attention to detail is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day planned and reactive maintenance of contracts.
• Respond to emergency callouts and carry out remedial works.
• Conduct site surveys as required.

Skills

Good understanding of British Standards BS 5839 and BS 5266

FIA units (1,3,5)

At least 1 year of industry experience

Attention to detail

Able to communicate on all levels

Ability to work to tight deadlines and schedules

Job description

Role Overview

The purpose of this role is to provide maintenance and servicing of life safety equipment, emergency light and smoke vent systems, in accordance with all current British & European standards, in accordance with BS5839 standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day to day planned and reactive maintenance of contracts.
• To respond to emergency callouts and carry out any remedial works as required.
• Carry out asset verification.
• Install replacement/additional equipment.
• Take part in the on-call rota.
• Conduct site surveys as required.
• Training of apprentices.
• To act at all times in a professional and diligent manor, considering the need of the clients.
• Servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems.

Skills and experience

• Good understanding of the British Standards BS 5839 and BS 5266.
• FIA units (1,3,5)
• At least 1 year of industry experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to communicate on all levels.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and schedules.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday (plus the bank holidays)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free 24/7 Virtual GP service
• Bike 2Work scheme
• Discount benefits hub
• Health cash back scheme
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing Mentoring and ‘career / performance coaching’
• Commitment to training and development