Senior Fire Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire services seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer for a permanent role in Manchester. The position demands extensive experience in fire services, including hands-on installation and maintenance responsibilities, and requires a Mechanical Engineering background. The successful candidate will also mentor junior engineers while fostering a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
• Mechanical/electrical installation experience beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on servicing, installation, and maintenance of fire and security systems.
• Mechanical fault-finding and repairs.
• Working within a small team to deliver quality service.

Skills

3D CAD Design Experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Excellent communication

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Practical engineering skills

Education

NVQ / HNC / HND / BTEC / Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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SALARY - £45,000 - £65,000 per annum, dependent on experience

My client designs and delivers fire services to commercial and domestic clients. They are looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their team in Manchester on a permanent basis.

The Fire & Security Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:

• NVQ / HNC / HND / BTEC / Degree qualified or similar ideally in Mechanical Engineering
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role would be preferred
• 3D CAD Design Experience in the fire industry
• Mechanical / electrical Installation experience would be beneficial
• Be a hands-on, practical engineer
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Be a team player with a positive attitude
• Be a mentor to junior/graduate engineers
• Have a full UK driving licence

The Fire & Security Engineer role will involve:

• Hands-on servicing, installation and maintenance of fire and security systems
• Mechanical fault-finding and repairs
• Working within a small team to deliver a quality service to customers
• Travelling to and from customer sites for around 2 hours a day
• Occasional further travel in the UK e.g. to Scotland or Wales

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations.

For more information about this role, please apply or email Toby Illingworth at [emailprotected], who can provide more details on the opportunity.