HVAC Technician

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company in Edinburgh is seeking a skilled technician for Fire Alarm and security system maintenance. This role demands a strong background in fire alarms and customer service skills, ensuring compliance with safety regulations while delivering quality service. Candidates should possess FIA qualifications and a full clean driving license. Join a collaborative team committed to innovative energy-saving solutions.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven background and experience of Fire Alarms.
• Full clean driving license.
• Ability to program cause and effects from a laptop.

Responsibilities

• Represent the company professionally and build relationships.
• Perform maintenance works in accordance with Service Level Agreed.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Fire Alarms experience

FIA qualifications

Customer communication skills

Self-motivation

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Tools

Detection systems knowledge

ECS/CSCS Card

Job description

Job Description The Vacancy

Job Function: To undertake Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder, and Access Maintenance, working within the Security and Fire team whilst operating in compliance with company policy and procedure.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Representing the company in a professional and competent manner at all times and developing strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Delivery of CCTV, Intruder, Access and Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting Maintenance works on site in compliance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and within agreed timescales.
• Liaison with the Service Team at all times striving to ensure that all works are delivered on time.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, CBES HSE management systems, procedures or instructions as they apply and to ensure that all colleagues and sub-contractors follow safe systems of work on site.
• Working on a stand-by rota. Attending corrective calls efficiently.
• Identification and resolution of repair, maintenance and installation issues that may occur during service delivery.
• Ensuring company vehicle is kept clean, well maintained and serviced as required.
• Comply with any other reasonable management instruction.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Delivery of works in compliance with the clients specification and within agreed timescales.
• Quality of work - Achieving completion of monthly planned maintenance works.
• Achieve and maintain 100% H & S and job related competence.
• Maintenance of company vehicle.

Required Skills:

• The ideal candidate should have a proven background and experience of Fire Alarms.
• FIA qualifications and a full understanding of BS5839 is essential.
• Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.
• Ability to program cause and effects from a laptop is essential.
• Good communication skills are required as much of the role will involve being in a customer facing environment.
• The ability to work alone and effectively organise your time.
• A good understanding of the Standards which relate to our Industry and the systems we install is required.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety is essential.
• A full clean driving licence and a willingness to travel to locations across the country.
• ECS/CSCS Card.
• Willingness to go the extra mile.
• A flexible attitude to working hours is necessary and we require a willingness to travel to locations across the country. Some overnight stays may be required but these will be kept to a minimum.
• Self-motivated and a team player, demonstrating professionalism, positivity and proactive.

The Company

At City Building Engineering Services we firmly believe in a collaborative approach to doing business. By working together with our clients we find and deliver constructive solutions to their particular needs and requirements in a cost effective and efficient way.

Our teams of dedicated professionals are passionate about what they do. This has allowed our client base to steadily grow, whilst maintaining a high percentage of repeat business.

Throughout our six regional offices we operate nationally with a comprehensive in-house resource allowing the delivery of all aspects of a construction and engineering project from procurement and design through to project management, installation and maintenance.

We pride ourselves in being ahead of the curve in regards to innovations, particularly in regards to energy saving, where we have planned, designed and installed many cost and energy savings initiatives. CBES is a subsidiary of the City Facilities Management Group.

Our Benefits

Pension Scheme

Retail Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme