Senior Fire Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the fire services sector is looking for a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to join their permanent team in Manchester. This role involves hands-on engineering tasks such as the servicing and installation of fire systems. Candidates should have a relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering and practical experience in the industry.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Servicing, installation, and maintenance of fire and security systems.
• Mechanical fault-finding and repairs.
• Travelling to customer sites around 2 hours a day.

Skills

3D CAD Design

Communication

Customer Service

Mechanical Fault-finding

Teamwork

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 your salary expectation.

For more information about this role please apply, or email Toby Illingworth on [emailprotected] who will be able to provide more details on the opportunity.