Fire Prevention Technician

Kronospan; England; Sur place; GBP 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Ongoing training and development

Progression opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Résumé du poste

Kronospan is seeking a proactive Fire Prevention & Maintenance Technician to join our site in the United Kingdom. You will maintain fire alarm, detection, and protection systems, perform regular maintenance and testing, and support compliance with fire safety regulations.

This role supports continuous improvement initiatives, participates in the Emergency Response Fire Team, and works toward safe, reliable operations with on-call flexibility due to RRO and audits.

Qualifications

• Experience with fire detection, suppression, or protection systems in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance capabilities.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and compliance standards.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible, able to work on-call and as part of a team.

Responsabilités

• Maintain fire alarm, detection, and protection systems across the site.
• Perform maintenance, inspections, and testing of fire-related equipment (mechanical/electrical).
• Develop and improve inspection procedures in line with regulations and best practices.
• Participate in the on-site Emergency Response Fire Team.
• Coordinate maintenance planning and contractor support during shutdowns.

Connaissances

Fire protection systems

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Formation

BTEC qualification or Time Served

Description du poste

Kronospan is seeking a proactive and safety-focused Fire Prevention & Maintenance Technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering or maintenance professional with a strong understanding of fire detection and protection systems to play a key role in maintaining site safety and operational reliability.

Reporting to the Fire Prevention Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for designated plant areas, supporting maintenance strategies, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with fire safety regulations across the site.

Job Description

Main Duties

• Maintain comprehensive site knowledge of all fire alarm, fire detection, and fire protection systems.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs, inspections, and testing of mechanical and electrical equipment associated with fire detection and suppression systems.
• Assist in developing and improving inspection and maintenance procedures in line with statutory requirements and engineering best practices.
• Actively participate as a member of the on-site Emergency Response Fire Team.

Specific Duties

• Complete weekly sprinkler valve and fire pump testing, ensuring accurate recording within the site OPS system.
• Conduct weekly inspections and maintenance of GreCon, Firefly, and T&B spark detection and suppression systems.
• Implement corrective action plans to address issues identified during inspections and testing schedules.
• Carry out regular fire and explosion prevention audits across all three production press lines.
• Support departmental management during annual external and internal audit programmes.
• Ensure actions arising from Technical, VdS, Fire Insurance, and other fire-related audits are completed and closed out effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
• Coordinate routine maintenance planning and contractor support during plant shutdown schedules.
• Attend training and personal development programmes to support ongoing progression within the role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fire detection, suppression, or protection systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, BTEC qualified orTime Served
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and engineering compliance standards.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in out-of-hours on-call support when required.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and high operational standards.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work within a global manufacturing leader.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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