Fire systems & damper Engineer

Mitie; Dudley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Dudley is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their Fire & Security Systems Operations team. This role involves delivering PPM, reactive calls, and Small Works, with a strong focus on compliance with Health & Safety regulations. Candidates should have previous experience in the field and be capable of working at height. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to training are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fire & Security Systems operations.
• Knowledge of fault-finding techniques.
• Ability to work at height and with access equipment.

Responsibilities

• Complete servicing work and technical reports timely.
• Carry out service/remedial repair work within time schedules.
• Support weekend work as directed by the client.

Skills

Health and Safety awareness

Problem solving

Communication skills

Team player

Technical reporting

Tools

PC

PDA

Tablet

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Engineer to work as a member of the Mitie Fire & Security Systems Operations Field service team. You\'ll ensure effective delivery of PPM, Reactive calls and additional Small Works, ensuring compliance with all Legal and Regulatory requirements.

You should be capable of working to high levels of Health and Safety Requirements and having previous experience in a similar role carrying out PPM, reactive calls and Small Works in the Fire & Security Systems industry. Service test and inspection experience to the relevant standards/codes are also expected including fault-finding techniques. You will also be expected to actively attend and participate in any company-initiated training to maintain an up to date knowledge of technical aspects of the role.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a specialised delivery team who aim to provide excellent levels of service.
• Working 40 hours per week which may include variable shift patterns.
• Have a flexible approach to working (overtime/shift work/weekend work) depending upon the client needs.
• Have a positive “can do” attitude with the ability to problem solve.
• Behaviours - have a desire to be professional, well-mannered and polite at all times.
• Able to follow instructions safely (method and risk assessment).
• Be Health and Safety aware, including all aspects of the direct task being undertaken including your surrounding environment.
• Have the ability to complete the allocated servicing work and the associated reporting diligently and in a timely manner.
• Have good clear communication skills, understand the need to keep your line manager frequently updated.
• Be a strong team player, who is self-motivated, works proactively to an exacting standard at all times.
• Be an honest, organised and trustworthy individual, who presents well to the client and is proud to represent Mitie.
• Willingness to undertake training and development which is linked to the role when offered.
• The role will require the use of a PC, PDA, Tablet for reporting and hand tools, chemicals, access equipment and PPE.
• The individual will be required to work at height using access equipment so must be physically fit.

Main duties

• Complete servicing work and technical reports/paperwork as required, completed in manual and electronic formats.
• Ability to perform analytical surveys of ventilation systems prior to start of work.
• Carry out allocated service/remedial repair work within agreed time schedules at specific locations.
• Adhere to the clients and Mitie company\'s Health & Safety policy, quality procedures including site access requirements at all times.
• Understand and follow the relevant industry guidelines and bespoke customer specifications (explained by the air operations supervisor).
• Be available to carry out necessary works outside normal working hours (8 hours in any 24 hour period Monday - Friday).
• Be willing to support weekend work as directed by the client contract.
• Be flexible and willing to support the team and department. Ventilation and fire dampers – Inspection and assessment experience beneficial.
• The use of cleaning fluids, brushes, scrapers and sprays will be required. Complete Fire Damper testing tasks which include testing in accordance with BS:9999 & RRFSO 2005.
• An understanding of compartmentalisation strategy would be beneficial.
• Ability to manually test the operation of inline fire damper devices.
• Dampers are located within various types of ducting located above ceilings, which requires the careful removal of ceiling tiles and access hatches to simulate the damper operation.
• Documenting and recording the damper condition and physical location for the service report is key.
• Understand the guidelines set by HSE and CIBSE in regard to workplace exposure limits.

Person Specification

• Able to work individually or as a member of a team.
• Ability and knowledge to use computers/PDA\'s.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office programmes.
• Full driving licence required with no less than 12 months driving experience on a full licence.
• No more than 6 points current or pending on the driving licence and no driving bans within last 5 years.