Fire Service Engineer

Atalian Servest; Epsom and Ewell; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider in the UK is seeking experienced engineers for Fire Alarm systems. Responsibilities include diagnostics, planned maintenance, and flexible working hours. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in Fire Alarms and excellent communication skills. This role supports career progression and may require occasional travel and overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Experience managing yourself on-site with technology and communication skills.
• Previous experience in Fire Alarms and associated equipment required.
• Ability to understand new products and technology.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and fault diagnostic work to Fire Alarm Systems.
• Participate in out of hours call out rota.
• Collaborate with engineers and site staff for site access.

Skills

Fire Alarms and associated equipment

Good organization

Communication skills

Hands-on experience with tools

Job description

Overview

OCS Fire and Solutions are an established part of OCS FM. Due to rapid growth we are looking for experienced engineers to join our team throughout the United Kingdom. You will be joining a nationwide business that currently works across all sectors with real career progression available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and fault diagnostic work to various Fire Alarm Systems.
• Carry out PPMs on Fire Alarms, Emergency Lights and Fire Extinguishers.
• Carry out small works when required.
• Participation in the out of hours call out rota.
• Work flexible hours to suit business requirements.
• Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, other engineers, end users on site and the public at all times.
• Ability to work effectively on your own or as part of a team to ensure we meet our client contract expectations.
• Collaborate with other engineers and site staff to arrange site access to required working areas.
• A flexible approach to supporting other resources as required.
• Work with Management to assist with the Fire Solutions growth.
• Although we aim to keep our team operating as close to home as possible, travel with occasional overnight stays will be required when necessary.
• Working hours vary, but are Monday to Friday, predominantly office hours. However, working outside normal hours will be a requirement due to the nature of a 24/7 business.

Qualifications / Requirements

• You will need to be able to manage yourself whilst on site. A good understanding of technology, good organisation, and communication skills are essential.
• The ideal candidate will be a motivated and capable engineer with previous experience in Fire Alarms and associated equipment.
• You will have a good range of experience in different sectors and hands-on experience with tools.
• We are looking for an engineer who has the ability to take on and understand new products and technology.
• You will be easy-going but hardworking and need to be friendly and approachable when dealing with others. They should be comfortable working in a range of environments with minimal guidance.

About the company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.