Fire Suppression Engineer

Venatu Consulting Ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Maintenance Engineer to oversee maintenance of water mist fire suppression systems in the UK. This full-time position offers a salary of £45k per year, a company van, and additional benefits including life insurance and 24 days annual leave. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in similar roles, along with strong communication skills and technical awareness.

Benefits

Company Van

Uniform provided

Life Insurance

24 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Events

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least Level 3, ideally holding 17th Edition.
• Experience in field engineer roles.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work safely and thoroughly.
• Ensure all necessary equipment is on the works van.
• Report all call-outs to the Office promptly.

Skills

Knowledge of water mist fire suppression systems

Communication skills

Technical competence

Proficiency in mobile technologies

Education

Level 3 qualification

17th Edition qualification

CSCS or related scheme competency card

Job description

Overview

Venatu Recruitment are proud to announce that an industry leading client of ours who have been at the forefront of the Fire Suppression industry for over 30 years are now in the market for 2 Field Maintenance Engineers. They pioneered the use of water-mist suppression in the UK over 30 years ago, paving the way for this new method of Fire Protection in the UK which has now become the fastest and most effective method of fire suppression saving countless lives and fires over the last few decades. They pride themselves on being at the forefront of innovation demonstrated by their sterling history and many industry awards. This has resulted in many major contracts won further cementing them as the UK's leading expert in water mist fire protection.

This is a full-time role paying £45k per year and a Company Van!

Responsibilities

• Performing all maintenance and repair work thoroughly, in a safe manner, and in accordance with all laid down service instructions.
• Ensuring system items removed from customer premises are labelled as necessary to identify the part and issue, and returned to Fireworks office.
• Ensuring that all necessary equipment and service kits to conduct the assigned work are on the works van and liaising with the office for additional supplies where necessary.
• Maintaining a professional relationship with customers and their staff and being accountable for own conduct as a representative of the business.
• Ensuring all paperwork, whether in hard copy or completed via an issued tablet/iPad, for each job is completed properly and is received by the Fireworks office in a timely manner and in good condition.
• Reporting all call-outs to the Office as soon as possible.
• Ensuring that all work equipment is maintained.
• Observing all company QHSE policies, procedures and other instructions and ensuring all concerns observed or reported are submitted to the QHSE Compliance department.

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Should be qualified to at least Level 3 and ideally hold 17th Edition.
• Good knowledge of water mist fire suppression systems and the wider fire prevention sector.
• Experience in similar field engineer roles.
• Demonstrates the technical competence and awareness required to pass manufacturer courses on the equipment to be maintained and repaired, or has relevant technical qualifications for work being performed.
• Ability to communicate directly with customers and maintain good relationships.
• Proficient in the use of mobile technologies, e.g. smartphones, tablets.
• Holds a relevant CSCS or related scheme competency card or able to pass the CSCS Health & Safety Test.

Benefits

• Company Van (Engineers) or Company Car/Allowance (PM).
• Uniform provided.
• Life Insurance (Death in Service) of 3 x annual salary (after successful completion of probationary period).
• 24 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) - 3 days to be used between Xmas & New Year as the company closes completely.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free counselling for Mental Health and Personal issues.
• Summer and Xmas Company Events - food and drink paid for by the company.

Kind regards

If this role is for you, please apply with your CV ASAP!