Trainee Site Based Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Protec Fire Detection; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Trainee Site Based Fire Alarm Service Engineer to join their team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in fire detection systems, emergency lighting, and associated technologies while working closely with experienced professionals. Full training will be provided to help you develop the necessary skills and knowledge to become a competent Service Engineer. You will be responsible for assisting in regular servicing, maintenance, and commissioning tasks, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining high standards of customer service. If you are eager to learn and grow in a supportive environment, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification or currently studying is required.
• Ability to communicate diplomatically and maintain customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist experienced Service Engineers with fire alarm servicing and maintenance.
• Learn about electrical circuits and measuring devices under supervision.

Skills

Communication Skills

Electrical Knowledge

Customer Service

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

City & Guilds

ONC

HNC

Job description

Trainee Site Based Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Based on a major client site, you will provide assistance to an experienced Service Engineer carrying out regular servicing, reactive maintenance and commissioning of our clients’ Fire detection, Emergency lighting and associated systems along with completing and submitting all relevant documentation. You will learn and develop the necessary skills to become a trained Service Engineer.

Full training will be provided, and responsibilities will include:

• Working with and under instruction from Service Engineers, complying with work instructions, company policies, and Health and Safety procedures.
• Developing a working knowledge of simple circuits and measuring devices and an understanding and respect of electrical circuits, as well as undertaking training courses where necessary.
• Acting as a Company Ambassador. You must be smart in appearance, pleasant in attitude, and capable of communicating diplomatically to strengthen customer relationships.
• Working closely with and learning from Service Engineers, carrying out reasonable instructions.
• Ensuring a clean working environment and respecting our clients’ premises at all times.
• Maintaining an accurate and high standard of Customer, Company, and Personal paperwork.
• Any other duties commensurate with the role.

Person Specification

Candidates shall be able to demonstrate the necessary qualifications, experience, skills, and traits to meet the requirements set below. Requirements for the role shall be evidenced on the application form and in the interview process. Please use the following as guidance when completing the further information section of your application form.

Electrical based qualification such as City & Guilds, ONC, HNC etc., or currently studying. Desirable Application