Fire & Security Engineer

Mitie; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their Fire & Security Systems team. The role involves routine servicing, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishers while ensuring compliance with laws and safety standards. Candidates should have experience in PPM and excellent communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits and a commitment to inclusivity.

Benefits

Virtual GP access

Salary Finance scheme

Flexible lifestyle benefits platform

High street discounts

Enhanced pension contributions

Employee recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in PPM, reactive calls and Small Works in the Fire & Security Systems industry.
• Capability to follow Health & Safety legislation; experience with RAMS is ideal.
• Ability to take initiative and work with little supervision.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, testing, inspection, repairs, and installation of Fire Extinguishers.
• Work to high levels of Health and Safety requirements.
• Attend company-initiated training to maintain up-to-date knowledge.

Skills

PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance)

Fault-finding techniques

Excellent communication skills

Basic literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Engineer to work as a member of the Mitie Fire & Security Systems Operations Field service team. You will ensure effective delivery of PPM, Reactive calls and additional Small Works, ensuring compliance with all Legal and Regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, testing, inspection, repairs, and installation of Fire Extinguishers/associated equipment and products to the relevant legislative and qualitative standards, alongside appropriate documentation and records in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Work to high levels of Health and Safety requirements and perform PPM, reactive calls and Small Works in the Fire & Security Systems industry, including fault-finding techniques.
• Attend and participate in company-initiated training to maintain up-to-date knowledge of technical aspects of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in PPM, reactive calls and Small Works in the Fire & Security Systems industry; service test and inspection experience to relevant standards/codes and fault-finding techniques.
• Capability to follow Health & Safety legislation; experience with RAMS and accident reporting is ideal.
• Excellent communication skills and basic literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to take initiative and work with little supervision.

Benefits

Our market-leading offering provides benefits that suit your lifestyle, including:

• A virtual GP for you and your household; video or phone access without leaving home.
• Salary Finance scheme offering financial wellbeing assistance, including access to a portion of earned pay before payday for a small fee and competitive loans.
• Flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices, with options such as extra holiday days and other benefits.
• MiDeals platform for high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, and Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Employee recognition through Mitie Stars with monthly prizes and a yearly top prize.

Additional information

We are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments, please let us know by emailing.

Since 1987, Mitie has 76,000 employees and is the UK's leading facilities management and professional services company serving a range of clients including banking, government, hospitals, and schools. Join our Mitie Team. Together our diversity makes us stronger.