Fire Alarm Service & Maintenance Engineer

Firetecnics Systems™ Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Job summary

Firetecnics Systems™ Ltd is seeking an experienced service and maintenance engineer to support scheduled upgrades, installations, and repairs on fire alarm systems for prestigious clients in London. The role requires flexibility and participation in an out of hours call-out rota.

The ideal candidate will possess a full UK Driving Licence and have previous fire alarm experience. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with British Standards in fire safety services while providing excellent customer service.

Competitive salary with company vehicle and fuel card included.

Qualifications

• Experience required in fire alarm systems maintenance and service.
• Must have a valid full UK Driving Licence.
• Knowledge of British Standards (BS5839) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems.
• Accountable for the quality of fire safety services.
• Complete engineer service reports accurately.
• Conduct regular van stock checks.
• Have a Health & Safety mindset.

Skills

Fire Alarm Experience

Knowledge of analogue addressable systems

Knowledge of conventional fire alarm systems

Understanding of BS5839

Good IT literacy

Communication skills

Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations

Collaborative working skills

Education

FIA training or equivalent to BS5839-1 Fundamentals

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced service and maintenance engineer to join us on a permanent basis to support with scheduled upgrades, installs and repairs on fire alarm systems for our prestigious clients in and around the London area. The ideal person will have a flexible approach to work, who can, on occasion, participate in an out of hours call out rota. A full UK Driving Licence is required along with previous Fire Alarm Experience and knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.

Responsibilities

• Pursue ‘Great, not Good’ in fire safety services
• Be accountable for the quality system as well as providing excellent customer service
• Service, maintain and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1) in accordance with the relevant British Standards
• Accurately complete engineer service reports
• Report deficiencies or deviations in fire systems
• Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with the procurement department to keep replenished and appropriately stocked
• Have a Health & Safety mindset, looking at possible risks associated with the role and reporting any issues promptly
• Complete a first fix where possible

Qualifications

FIA training (or equivalent) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals.

Required Skills

• A full UK Driving Licence
• Previous Fire Alarm Experience
• Knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• Understanding of BS5839
• Good level of IT literacy
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Understanding of Health and Safety Regulations
• Commitment to high professional ethical standards
• Collaborative working skills

Preferred Skills

• Fire service experience

Pay range and compensation package

The role is full-time, and we are offering a competitive salary. This position will be based in the London Area with travel required to attend different sites. A full UK Driving Licence will be essential, and a company vehicle and fuel card will be provided.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I) for everyone. All applicants will be treated fairly and without prejudice. No one will receive less favourable treatment or be discriminated irrespective of the following protected characteristics: Age, disability, gender reassignment (and identity), marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins), religion or belief, sex (formerly gender) and sexual orientation.