Trainee Fire Systems Tester / Technician

Additional Resources Ltd; St Albans; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension

Death in service 3x basic salary

Wellness and EAP

24-hour GP and mental health support

CPD and development opportunities

Regular development reviews

Employee recognition programme

Annual conference

Job summary

Additional Resources Ltd is recruiting a Trainee Fire Systems Tester / Technician to join a field-based life safety team covering customer sites across London and the Home Counties. Full training will be provided, with no prior fire industry experience required.

You will be supported by an experienced engineering team while developing your knowledge of fire safety systems and testing procedures. The role offers a salary of £22,000 - £27,000 and benefits.

Qualifications

• Good communication and customer service skills, with a professional and presentable manner.
• Able to complete tasks efficiently and accurately, including electronic records and paperwork.
• Practical, logical and methodical approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing of fire, AOV and emergency lighting systems.
• Record testing results and job information accurately using a PDA.
• Provide professional customer service on site and by telephone.
• Maintain equipment and van stock while working safely and efficiently.
• Work towards operational KPIs and support colleagues as required.
• Perform other duties as required as part of the role.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Organised/methodical

Reliability

Problem solving

Tools

PDA

Job description

We are recruiting for a Trainee Fire Systems Tester / Technician to join a field-based life safety team covering customer sites across London and the Home Counties.

Full training will be provided, so previous fire industry experience is not required.

You will be supported by an experienced engineering team while developing your knowledge of fire safety systems and testing procedures.

This full-time role offers a salary range of £22,000 - £27,000 and benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine testing of fire, AOV and emergency lighting systems.
• Record testing results and job information accurately using a PDA.
• Provide professional customer service both on site and by telephone.
• Maintain equipment and van stock while working safely and efficiently.
• Work towards operational KPIs and support colleagues as required.
• Perform other duties as required as part of the role.

About You

• Practical, logical and methodical, with an organised approach to your work.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with a professional and presentable manner.
• Able to complete tasks efficiently and accurately, including electronic records and paperwork.
• Comfortable using initiative and thinking practically when dealing with tasks or problems.
• Good knowledge of London and Home Counties postcodes.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work consistently to expected standards.
• Able to support colleagues and lead by example when required.

Relevant backgrounds may include trainee technician, junior technician, engineering trainee, technical assistant or similar roles

• Trainee Technician, Trainee Engineer, Trainee Engineering Technician, Trainee Maintenance Technician, Trainee Field Technician, Trainee Service Technician, Junior Technician, Junior Engineer, Junior Engineering Technician, Engineering Trainee, Technical Trainee, Engineering Assistant, Technical Assistant, Apprentice Technician, Apprentice Engineer

Health & Safety

• Follow company health and safety procedures and relevant site requirements.
• Work in line with risk assessments and method statements.
• Participate in toolbox talks and other relevant safety activities.

Benefits

• 9-day working fortnight.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days.
• Salary sacrifice pension.
• Death in service benefit of 3 times basic salary.
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programme.
• 24-hour GP and mental health support.
• CPD and development opportunities.
• Regular development reviews.
• Employee recognition programme.
• Annual conference.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Trainee Fire Systems Tester / Technician to join a dynamic team and take the next step in your career!