Service Engineer

Tetra Tech, Inc.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering company based in St Albans is seeking a Building Services Testing Officer. The successful candidate will test and maintain fire safety systems and building service equipment across South East London. Responsibilities include regular inspections, reporting issues, and using mobile devices for record-keeping. Applicants should have strong knowledge of fire safety, good technical skills, and relevant certifications. A full driving license is mandatory. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

High street discount schemes

Health cash plans

26 days' annual leave

Flexible bank holidays

Car leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire safety measures and active fire safety systems.
• Good technical knowledge of building services equipment, electrical systems, and maintenance.
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements in building services.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out regular testing, servicing, and inspection of fire safety systems and building services equipment.
• Recording outcomes on our asset management system using mobile devices.
• Reporting faults, malfunctions, or safety issues found during inspections.
• Raising urgent orders and repairs where required.
• Working with the wider Building Services team to improve consistency.

Skills

Knowledge of fire safety measures

Technical knowledge of building services equipment

Understanding of Health & Safety requirements

Education

ICEL Advanced maintenance & operation in emergency lighting

ICEL Emergency lighting foundation & design

FIA Unit 1 Fire detection & design

FIA Unit 5 Fire alarm maintenance

FIA Unit 4 Installation & testing of fire alarms

FIA Electrical competency

NICEIC Safe isolation workshop

NICEIC Electrical accessory replacement

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Building Services Testing Officer to join our team. In this role, you will be the go-to person for testing, inspecting, and maintaining PA Housing's fire safety systems and building services equipment. From fire alarms to emergency lighting, you’ll ensure our homes and buildings are safe, compliant, and working exactly as they should. The role will primarily be onsite, covering South East London with occasional visits to South West and Croydon, so you must be comfortable driving a van around London.

Additional Role Requirements

• DBS check required
• Full valid driving licence

What You'll Be Doing

• Carrying out regular testing, servicing, and inspection of fire safety systems and building services equipment (e.g. fire alarms, emergency lighting, AOVs, extinguishers, lifts, and more)
• Recording outcomes on our asset management system (Keystone) using mobile devices
• Reporting faults, malfunctions, or safety issues found during inspections
• Raising urgent orders and repairs where required
• Working with the wider Building Services team to improve consistency and share best practice

What We're Looking For

• Strong knowledge of fire safety measures and active fire safety systems
• Good technical knowledge of building services equipment, electrical systems, and maintenance
• Understanding of Health & Safety requirements in building services

Qualifications (Desirable)

• ICEL Advanced maintenance & operation in emergency lighting
• ICEL Emergency lighting foundation & design
• FIA Unit 1 Fire detection & design
• FIA Unit 5 Fire alarm maintenance
• Servicing & maintenance of portable fire extinguishers
• FIA Unit 4 Installation & testing of fire alarms
• FIA Electrical competency
• NICEIC Safe isolation workshop
• NICEIC Electrical accessory replacement

Salary and Benefits

£30,951, increasing to £32,266 upon successful completion of probation.

• High street discount schemes
• Health cash plans
• 26 days' annual leave, increasing to 29 after three years, with the opportunity to buy more
• Flexible bank holidays – take them when it suits you
• Car leasing scheme

Disclosure and Barring Service

Standard/enhanced DBS check required. A standard DBS check will show any spent and unspent convictions. As the role involves regular visits/support of PA Housing residents in their own homes, we must ensure appropriate precautions regarding who visits them. Candidates with unspent convictions will undergo a risk assessment to understand the circumstances and any remedial action required. Suitable references must also be obtained prior to commencement of employment.