Fire Safety service engineer

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

Job summary

A leading Fire and Security Services company in Northern Ireland seeks an experienced Fire & Life Safety Service Engineer. Responsibilities include installation and servicing of fire alarm systems and related services. The ideal candidate should have troubleshooting ability, product knowledge of various manufacturers, and relevant electrical qualifications. The role offers a starting salary of £28k - £35k, with numerous benefits including health insurance and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Starting salary (£28k - £35k)

20 days holiday + 9 days Bank Holidays

Fuel card & Company Van

Opportunity to earn overtime

Uniform & Tools provided

Progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Full training

Fully paid company Health Insurance (after 6 months)

Death in service insurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in commercial & building site environments.
• Respect for health and safety of themselves, colleagues, and customers.
• Full UK driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Installation of fire detection systems and emergency lighting.
• Ongoing reactive maintenance of the systems.
• Support customers and internal operations as needed.
• Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Basic programming knowledge

Knowledge of fire detection systems

Customer support

Health and Safety adherence

Education

City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification

Job description

Overview

Scan Alarms and Security Systems are looking for a new experienced Fire & Life safety serviceengineer 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.

For more information about this vacancy please send your CV by clicking apply now below

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

If this role is of interest, please apply via the apply now button below