Fire Alarm Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Reading, Berkshire

Company

Get Staff

Salary

£33000 - £39000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Engineering

Job summary

Fire Alarm Engineer Reading Basic Salary Up To £39,000 Per Annum DOE + Overtime & Call Outs!

Fire Alarm Engineer- Package Overview:

* Basic salary £33,000 - £39,000 (depending on experience and qualifications, negotiable)

* Company vehicle, fuel card and mobile phone provided

* Full-time, permanent

* Hours of work- Monday to Friday (40 hours per week)

* Overtime available on top of your salary

* Call out rota

* Excellent progression and training opportunities

* Field based role

* Berkshire and the surrounding area

Company Overview Fire Alarm Engineer

Our client, a specialist in the fire detection and safety industry are currently looking for a Fire Alarm Engineer to join their highly valued team on a full-time basis.

This company are continuing to grow at an impressive rate due to their excellent reputation and trusted expertise in their field. They offer a number of products and services across their many divisions and are currently looking for someone who shares their passion and drive for the Industry.

This is an exciting time for the company and the right candidate for the role will need to be enthusiastic, forward thinking and personable with the drive to hit the floor running in order to take full advantage of the opportunities available to them.

Some of the services offered by our client include fire alarm systems and emergency lighting.

You will be part of a team who all understand the importance of working together to ensure a high standard of work is delivered. You will be given support, training and the correct tools to carry out your role efficiently and effectively.

Fire Alarm Engineer Role and Responsibilities:

* This role involves carrying out routine maintenance and repairs to emergency lighting and fire alarm systems

* Attend emergency call-outs

* Produce defect and condition reports for the operations team who will accurately price and plan remedial and repair works

* You will provide informal advice to customers to ensure opportunities to improve fire safety are not missed. You will ensure the basic principles of fire alarm and emergency lighting systems are understood

* You will accurately record all activities on company software system including capturing photos and updating asset registers

* You will cover Reading and the surrounding areas

* Take responsibility for the overall quality of the work delivered on-site

* Carry out effective communications with the client and administration team

* Ensure the company meets its obligations and adheres to guidelines and regulations laid down by the professional bodies they subscribe to

* Work closely with other engineers and provide support and training to more junior members of the team

Fire Alarm Engineer Skills and Experience:

* You must have at least 3 years experience working in the fire industry

* Knowledge of BS5839 & BS5266

* FIA/ BAFE/ IFEDA Accreditation (training provided for the right candidate)

* Ideally you will be multi-disciplined in the fire industry from service, small works, fault-finding and maintenance

* Knowledge of Morley, C-Tec, Advanced. Notifier, Kentec and Protec equipment is preferred desirable

* You will be a good problem solver with excellent attention to detail

* A positive attitude and the ability to self-motivate is a must

* A drive and enthusiasm to grab hold of opportunities

* A full UK driving licence or equivalent is essential

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