Fire & Security Systems Service Engineer

Global Fire & Security Systems; Greater London; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel card into London

Company van provided

On-call allowance

Overtime pay

Job summary

Global Fire & Security Systems are seeking a Field Based Fire & Security Service Engineer - Electrical to cover Canary Wharf, London. You will be responsible for electrical fire and security service work, maintenance, and repairs in a static site with limited travel.

The ideal candidate will have FIA qualifications, experience with major fire systems, and a full UK driving licence. Excellent customer service and safety awareness are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with fire and security systems is essential.
• FIA qualifications are required or desirable.
• City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 preferred but not essential.
• IEE 18th Edition preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake electrical fire and security service works safely and efficiently.
• Carry out planned maintenance according to schedule.
• Report defects during service visits and ensure timely documentation.
• Maintain vehicle and stock control of materials.

Skills

Fire & security systems knowledge

Full UK driving licence

Customer focus

Excellent communication

Education

FIA qualifications

City & Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2

Tools

Notifer

Advanced

Edwards EST3

GENT

Baldwin Boxall

Job description

Fire & Security Systems Service Engineer - Electrical

Global Fire and Security Systems

Field Based - Static site at Canary Wharf - London with no extensive travelling

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

Travel card into London/Van for call out

Excellent earning potential! Up to 55,000

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 Fire System Service Engineers - Electrical, to be field based to be field based covering Canary Wharf - London.

Job Purpose:

• To undertake all electrical fire and security service works 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 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
• To understand and comply with policies and procedures
• To carry out work in a safe and diligent manner
• To attend and fully participate in training and appraisal activities as required
• To undertake additional duties in line with capabilities as required
• Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times
• Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE correctly and in accordance with training received
• Report any issues or training needs to your Field Line manager or incident reporting system

About You

• Experience with fire and security sytems such as Notifer, Advanced, Edwards EST3, GENT, Baldwin Boxall
• FIA qualifications
• City and Guilds 2360 Parts 1 & 2 qualification or equivalent (preferred but not essential)
• IEE 18th Edition Regulations (preferred but not essential)
• Experience in dealing with all types of electrical fire life safety works, within the services sector
• 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.

Does this sound like you?

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.