Job Reference: BBBH41274
Job Duration: Permanent
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Fire Service Engineer - Swindon - £36,000 & van & phone & laptop
As Fire Service Engineer you will report to the Service Manager and are often one of the first points of contact between the business and our client. You have excellent written and oral communication skills, and have good technical knowledge across the fire industry.Acting as an ambassador to position the company's reputation as a leading and respected employer.
Attributes & Skills
*Proven knowledge and FIA certificated competencies (or adequate similar training) are essential and a thorough understanding ofrelevant British Standards, in particular clauses relating to servicing, maintenance and commissioning
* Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge in the following disciplines: Fire Alarm, PAVA, Emergency Lighting, Nurse Call and Disable Refuge Systems* Ability to fault find accurately
* A CSCS card will be required.
* Ideally you will have FIA's Units 1, 4 & 5 qualifications and be experienced with both addressable and conventional panels as you will be required to undertake routine service andreactive works to various fire alarm systems across the UK.
* Competent using technology such as laptops, measuring devices, smart phones etc
* Good customer service skills as you will be dealing with our high end clients on a day to day basis
Responsibilities are to include the following but are not limited to;
* Service and maintain in accordance with British Standards andBAFE SP203
* Attend reactive and preventative maintenance of fire detection and alarm and gas suppression systems
* Activelysupport at all times, company policy and best practice
* Taking an active part in the on-call system
* Expectation of overtimeand out of hours working
* Positive, self-motivated and proactive, with a 'can do' attitude
* The ability to operate effectively under pressure to rapidly changing circumstances
* Well organised team player
* To ensure that the client is satisfied inall aspects of the service prior to leaving site
* Project a high level of quality customer services at all times
* To ensurethat the relevant documentation is fully completed in an accurate and timely manner - including instructions, timesheets, work reports, service reports and expense claims
* To follow Health & Safety procedures set out by the company in order to ensurethe safety of you, your colleagues and others. Also, adhere to the Company Health and Safety policy.
* Adhere to company rulesand ensure compliance to ISO:9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2004
Desirable requirements for the job
* GENT & Advanced Fire Alarm systems knowledge is desirable
* VESDA & Other Aspirating manufacturers is desirable
* Electrical background
* ICELaccreditation of emergency lighting
* FIA Service & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers
Additional
Your normal days and hours of work are Monday to Friday from 8.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. You will be expected to keep your working hours flexible and additional hours of work may be required as business circumstances dictate. This will include additional working hours during the week and weekend working.
You will be required to provide out of hours on-call support. These hours will be organised according toa rota which the Company will notify you on a monthly basis. When on-call you will be entitled to receive payment at a rate notified to you by the Company.
The Company will supply you with Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at the Company's expense.
You will be provided with a mobile phone, laptop and PDA to carry out your role.
You will be provided with a company car or car allowance.
To apply for this role please click apply now or speak with Chris Holliday for further info
Industry: Engineering
Salary: Up to £36000 per annum + Car & Laptop & Phone & Ipad
Salary Benefits: Car & Laptop & Phone & Ipad
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: Fire, Fire & Security, Security, Intruder Alarms, Access Control Panels, Service, Service Engineer, Service Supervisor, Supervisor
Contact Name: Chris Holliday
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