Trainee Residential Fire Suppression Engineer

Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fire suppression company in London is seeking a Trainee Residential Fire Suppression Engineer to install and maintain Kitchensafe systems. The ideal candidate will have attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. This role includes a competitive salary of £28,000, with additional benefits like a pension scheme and comprehensive support for mental health.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Royal London pension scheme

Life assurance at 4x salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Up to £1,000 for successful referrals

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee recognition programme

Free secure onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Background knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail when carrying out installations.
• Excellent customer-facing and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and service Kitchensafe systems to the highest standards.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota for reliable service.
• Record all work completed accurately using the PDA system.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-facing skills

Ability to multi-task

Flexible and comfortable with travel

Interpersonal skills

Tools

PDA system

Job description

Trainee Residential Fire Suppression Engineer (Kitchensafe) - London

About the Role

As a Kitchensafe Engineer, you will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and servicing Kitchensafe systems for our clients across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Install and service Kitchensafe systems to the highest standards.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics, and remedial work on Kitchensafe systems.
• Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota, ensuring prompt and reliable service.
• Liaise professionally with on-site concierge teams and management during works to ensure clear communication and customer satisfaction.
• Accurately record all work completed using the PDA system.
• Be comfortable with long-distance travel across the UK, with flexibility to stay away from home where required.

Who we’re looking for

As well as having all the usual attributes of a great Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team….. For this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who offer:

• Background knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems is advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrates a high level of attention to detail when carrying out installations and servicing.
• Brings passion, energy, drive, and enthusiasm to the role.
• Possesses a structured and methodical approach to work.
• Strong ability to multi-task and manage workloads effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent customer-facing and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships.
• Capable of working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team, using initiative when required.
• Maintains a calm and professional approach under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with engineers, management, and customers.

How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees

At Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.

• Competitive base salary of £28,000
• Royal London pension scheme to help you plan for the future.
• Life assurance at 4x your salary, giving peace of mind for you and your loved ones.
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, ensuring a healthy work-life balance.
• Additional rewards through our referral scheme – earn up to £1,000 per successful referral, with no cap.
• Comprehensive mental health and wellbeing support to help you thrive.
• Employee recognition programme celebrating great work and achievements.
• Free, secure onsite parking for convenience and peace of mind.
• Clear career development and progression opportunities to support your long-term growth.

A Little More About Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression

We are a Fire Suppression specialist which gifts our clients a niche and bespoke service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.

Big enough to provide but small enough to care.

Our Business Include:

1. Marlowe Kitchen Fire Suppression marlowefireandsecurity.com
2. Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
3. FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
4. Clymac clymac.co.uk
5. Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
6. Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com

Equal Opportunities

We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.

Right to Work

Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.

If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.