Fire & Security - Service Engineer - Hybrid

Global Fire & Security; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training Provided

Career development

Employee social events

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Global Fire and Security Systems is seeking a Service Engineer with hybrid responsibilities covering Edinburgh and surrounding postcodes. The role focuses on electrical and mechanical servicing of fire safety and security systems, with on-going training provided to expand skills.

Ideal candidates will have experience with electrical life safety systems, FIA qualifications, and the ability to work to strict safety standards. A full UK driving license is required to access client sites.

Qualifications

• Ideally, you will have experience of servicing and maintenance of electrical fire systems equipment, such as GENT, Notifier Advanced, Kentec.
• Experience with Ansul R102 systems is a plus, but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical and mechanical service and maintenance works in the Edinburgh area.
• Ensure planned maintenance is carried out on schedule.
• Maintain and service fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems (Ansul R102).
• Complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain logs of inspection reports and remedial work.

Skills

Electrical service

Mechanical service

FIA qualifications

18th Edition (IEE)

City & Guilds 2360

Electrical life safety

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2

IEE 18th Edition Regulations

Tools

GENT

Notifier Advanced

Kentec

Ansul R102

Job description

Fire & Security Systems

Service Engineer – Hybrid (Elec/Mech)

Global Fire and Security Systems

Field Based – Covering Edinburgh and surrounding Postcodes

Full Time – £Competitive + Door to Door + Overtime + On Call and Call out

WELCOME TO GLOBAL

We provide solutions from standards, experience and technology, that create seamless interaction within the environments of our customers, to satisfy their needs today and tomorrow.

Global Fire and Security Systems are an independent company established in Nottingham since 1999. We have since developed into market leaders in providing quality product solutions throughout the fire and security marketplace nationwide.

Thanks to a combined wealth of knowledge and experience between our directors, Global have become industry experts in the design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire safety, fire suppression and security systems.

Due to continued growth and market development, we are now seeking to appoint a Service Engineers - Hybrid, to be field based covering Edinburgh and the surrounding area.

Training Provided

Ideally, you will have experience of the servicing and maintenance of electrical fire systems equipment, such as GENT, Notifier Advanced, Kentec.

If you also have experience of Ansul R102 systems and servicing Fire Extinguishers, that’s great, but if not and you have the right aptitude and some of the right skills, we can train you in the rest!

Job Purpose:

• To undertake all electrical and mechanical service and maintenance works within the Area in an efficient and safe manner, with repairs undertaken as appropriate.
• To ensure all planned maintenance is carried out in line with its scheduled date.

Key Accountabilities

• To ensure that all equipment and services are maintained and operated in a safe condition to comply with Health & Safety
• To monitor regular inspection procedures (preventative maintenance programme) of equipment. Record inspection reports
• To keep logs of inspection reports and remedial work
• To have working knowledge of statutory regulations and to ensure awareness of all safety procedures
• To undertake electrical repairs and installations as appropriate
• To maintain and service fire extinguishers and fire suppression systems (Ansul R102)
• To report any defects at time of service visit
• To carry out works specified
• To be responsible for vehicle and stock control of materials
• To complete all work-related documentation accurately and on time

About You

• Some demonstrable Fire Industry experience is preferred
• Ideally FIA qualifications
• Possibly City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 qualification or equivalent
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations would be ideal
• Some experience of electrical fire life safety works, within the services sector would be great
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and safe working practices
• Strong customer care focus
• Be proactive and capable of anticipating potential faults
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to work at heights of up to 3 metres and lift weights of up to 25kg
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Customer focused, possess good organisational skills.

Successful candidates would need to undertake security vetting

What We Offer:

• Supportive and professional team environment
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Employee social and engagement initiatives
• Employee referral scheme
• The chance to be part of a reputable company in the fire and security industry

Does this sound like you?

Excited about the role, but your past experience or qualifications don’t perfectly match everything in the job description? We would encourage you to still apply. Studies have shown that some people, particularly from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.

We are dedicated to building belonging, empowering our colleagues to be their true self by offering a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. You may just be the right candidate for this role, or other future roles across our business.