Fire Alarm Engineer - #2176215

About the Client

Our Client provides fire alarm installation, commissioning and maintenance services across a varied customer base, from individual retail units to office blocks. This opportunity suits an experienced engineer with skills across multiple fire alarm systems.

Roles/Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance across customer sites.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs using technical knowledge and practical troubleshooting skills.
• Undertake small works, installation and commissioning of fire alarm systems.
• Support larger installation projects, with opportunities to develop installation skills.
• Deliver work in accordance with applicable British Standards and health and safety requirements.
• Manage scheduled tasks and meet deadlines while providing a professional customer service.

Qualifications

• At least seven years’ experience in fire alarm maintenance and installation.
• FIA Installation and Maintenance module qualification.
• Experience with both open and closed protocol fire alarm systems.
• Electrical design experience incorporating fire alarm systems.
• Working knowledge of BS 5839 and current health and safety requirements.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Gent and Notifier panel experience is particularly desirable; the upper salary range is available to engineers with broader installation, commissioning and servicing expertise.

Benefits

• Basic salary of £38,000–£45,000, depending on experience.
• Commission in addition to basic salary.
• Permanent employment.
• Varied work across servicing, repairs, installation and commissioning.

Opportunities to develop installation skills through larger projects.