Sprinkler Service Engineer

Mitie; Mount Pleasant; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire protection company in the UK is seeking a Service Engineer to provide maintenance and support for fire systems. Candidates should have experience with various valve sets and plumbing knowledge. The role offers a competitive salary, overtime, and benefits like a company vehicle and mobile phone, along with a flexible work schedule across the UK.

Benefits

Life Insurance

Company Vehicle

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Must have experience in servicing all types of valve sets.
• Plumbing / Piping Knowledge & fault finding on sprinkler systems is essential.
• Flexible approach to working hours and location.

Responsibilities

• Carry out 5-point flow tests on sprinkler fire pumps.
• Provide service and maintenance of sprinkler systems.
• Work unsupervised or in a team providing excellent customer experience.

Skills

Experience in servicing valve sets (Wet, dry, alternate, deluge, pre-Action)

Plumbing / Piping Knowledge

Communication skills

IT literate

Ability to problem solve

Education

Sprinkler Installation Level 2 qualification

Tools

Work Tablet

Job description

Overview

Argus Fire launched in 1982, and is now part of the Mitie Group. We are the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems. We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over 200 employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.

Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re-invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.

Why join us? come and work with a talented, motivated and friendly group of like minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills and knowledge through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeships and on going learning.

We are growing our service department, who cover clients nationwide and pride ourselves on excellent service and delivery, after installation servicing is key to keeping our clients systems fully compliant and operational. Whether it is special risk, detection or any sprinkler system, we provide service and maintenance of systems combined with 24/7 emergency call-out.

Role requirements

This role would suit a Service Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer, Commercial Sprinkler Engineer, Sprinkler Service Maintenance Engineer.

• Must have experience in servicing all types of the following valve sets - Wet, dry, alternate, deluge and pre-Action.
• Must be able to carry out 5-point flow tests on sprinkler fire pumps and general service checks.
• Sprinkler Installation Level 2 qualified would be desirable but not essential.
• Plumbing / Piping Knowledge & fault finding on sprinkler systems - essential.
• Previous experience gained within Commercial / Industrial buildings environment.
• Experienced in small works install.
• Understanding and exposure to reporting electronically.
• Full driving licence
• DBS check
• Flexible approach to working hours and location, as will cover large area of the UK
• Ability to work unsupervised or in a team
• Professional, pleasant attitude and smart in appearance, capable of communicating diplomatically to strengthen customer relationships.
• Polite communication skills and ability to know when to escalate problems
• IT literate as all jobs are booked on tablets
• Ability to problem solve and use own initiative when on site
• Be punctual and reliable
• Provide an excellent customer experience

What you will receive from Argus Fire

• Competitive salary, including overtime and callouts
• Life Insurance
• Company Vehicle
• Mobile Phone
• Fuel Card
• Work Tablet
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Argus Fire branded clothing
• Core working days Monday - Friday (when not on call)