Fire & Security Field Technician: PPM, Repairs & Emergencies

Dalkia Energy Services Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dalkia UK is seeking a skilled Fire & Security Technician to perform Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive duties on a single site. You will ensure high standards of service, health and safety compliance, and accurate record-keeping, working with a close-knit team to support the contract across fire systems.

Essential experience includes a fire & security apprenticeship, ECS card, and hands-on fault-finding with alarms. IPAF/PASMA are desirable qualifications for this role.

Qualifications

• Fire & Security apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Health and safety training is required.
• Industry experience with maintenance including fault finding and preventative tasks.
• Candidate must be experienced with fire alarms and hold proveable certificates.
• Hold a valid ECS card.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM to schedules; maintain technical standards for Fire & Security Systems.
• Follow HASAWA-aligned technical standards.
• Keep accurate records and paperwork for Fire Systems.
• Respond quickly to reactive maintenance issues and help desk requests.
• Coordinate first actions for all client requests.
• Coordinate visiting specialist subcontractors for Fire Systems aspects of PPM.
• Respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies.
• Fault finding related to PPM or Reactive maintenance.
• Assist other trades as needed.
• Manage workload and prioritise jobs.
• Provide reports about work and equipment.
• Carry out other duties as requested by the Client.
• Actively contribute to growth of the contract into upgrades and project works.

Skills

Teamwork

Planning

Communication

Commercial awareness

Risk management

Flexibility

Drive for excellence

Self-motivation

Customer awareness

Education

Fire & Security Apprenticeship

ECS card holder

Tools

IPAF

PASMA

Job description

Dalkia UK is seeking a skilled Fire & Security Technician to perform Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive duties on a single site. You will ensure high standards of service, health and safety compliance, and accurate record-keeping, working with a close-knit team to support the contract across fire systems.

Essential experience includes a fire & security apprenticeship, ECS card, and hands-on fault-finding with alarms. IPAF/PASMA are desirable qualifications for this role.