Fire & Security Installation Engineer- Southampton

EMCOR UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Health cash plan

Learning and development opportunities

Discount shopping and gym memberships

Job summary

A leading installation services company in Southampton seeks skilled technicians for the installation of fire detection and alarm systems. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, managing resources on site, and providing progress updates. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and proven experience in electrical installation and fire safety standards. Excellent benefits package including holidays, pension, and development opportunities is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to install cabling related to fire detection systems.
• Experience working in controlled environments.
• Training in relevant Fire standards and installation techniques.

Responsibilities

• Install fire detection and alarm systems according to standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental policies.
• Manage tools and resources on site effectively.
• Provide progress reports to the Line Manager.

Skills

Electrical installation

Installation of fire detection systems

Knowledge of Fire standards BS 5839 Pt 1

Experience in industrial environments

18th Edition Electrical qualification

Education

City and Guilds 236 pts 1 & 2

FIA standards Units 1 and 4

Job description

Job Purpose

To carry out Installation works on both new and existing fire detection and alarm systems

Duties

• Installation of fire detection and alarm systems in accordance with BS5839pt1 2017 and BRE /LPS1014 installation rules.
• To undertake all duties and responsibilities, including relevant training and medicals, as deemed necessary for working in radiological and explosive controlled areas.
• Complete timesheets weekly.
• Comply with policies relating to Health, Safety, Security, Environment and Technical Compliance issues that affect the customer and employees.
• Ensure all relevant engineering practices are adhered to.
• Maintain company issued equipment in good order.
• Ensure good timekeeping and housekeeping.
• Carry out all duties in accordance with the Company Safety Manual.
• Advise manager on the progress of works as requested.
• Develop and maintain effective Client relationship and assist in gaining future work for the Company.
• Control and manage tools and plant on site to ensure that resources are in accordance with the job.
• Provide weekly progress reports to Line Manager, as and when required.
• Attend toolbox talks when required.
• Return necessary paperwork to Administration team or Manager as required.
• Work in a cost effective and efficient manner, ensuring that all systems worked upon are operational.
• Wear company issued clothing at all times.
• Attend training courses that EMCOR deem necessary.
• Carry out any other reasonable task as requested by Management.

Skills

• City and Guilds 236 pts 1 & 2 electrical installation or equivalent.
• Proven ability to install containment and cabling specifically related to fire detection and alarm systems.
• Proven experience on working in industrial environments.
• 18th Edition Electrical qualification.
• Proven knowledge on relevant Fire standards BS 5839 Pt 1 – 2017, BS 6266 Pt 1 – 2013, BS 7273 Standards.
• Trained to FIA standards Units 1 (Fire Detection Design), Unit 4 (Installation and Testing).

Benefits

• 25 days holidays + Bank holidays.
• Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days.
• Company Pension - Auto enrol.
• Company sick pay.
• Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies Real Living Wage Employer.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression.
• Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out.
• Bike To Work Scheme.
• Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
• Occupational Health - Making a positive change to Health & wellbeing at work.
• Various Rewards & Recognition Awards.
• x11 RoSPA Awards for Health & Safety achievements in 2022.
• Order of Distinction Award for our Aldermaston account team (for 15 consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards).
• Stable employer with long-term prospects on the contract.