Fire and Security Systems Installation Engineer

ARE YOU SEEKING A FIRE AND SECURITY INSTALLATION ENGINEER ROLE BASED IN WILTSHIRE? ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH FREEDOM TO TRAVEL AND SUPPORT A PORTFOLIO OF CLIENTS?

IF YOU WISH TO JOIN AN ORGANISATION THAT OFFERS FLEXIBILITY AND TRAINING…

Then please get in touch!

Position:                Fire and Security Installation Engineer 

Reports to:            Contracts Manager

Location:               Westbury

Salary:                   £30,000-£34,500 (Company Van, Company Mobile, 28 Days Holiday including Bank Holidays, Pension Scheme, Enhanced overtime rates and call out                                retainer

Role Objective:

To install, program, maintain, service and repair various fire detection and alarm systems, along with other associated systems. Ensuring up to date knowledge of and compliance with current regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Installation of fire detection and security alarm systems, including emergency lighting, remote monitoring, intruder alarms, access controls, intercoms and nurse call systems

To maintain and provide ongoing reactive maintenance

Closely work with the Contract Managers to ensure all works are completed and rescheduled where required

Support customers and wider company operations, sales, administration and operations where required

Provide supervisory and technical support to colleagues and communicate with staff at all levels

Ensure the guidelines and standards of work expected are understood and adhered to

Ensure that follow up work requirements are referred to the appropriate person to enable necessary action and recommendations to clients

Maintain a professional appearance and manner, consistent with client and company expectations

Set a good example to colleagues by observing and adhering to all company rules and regulations, complying with all site regulations and safeguarding of company property

Complete all necessary company documentation punctually and in accordance with guidelines or schedules issued

Attend all training courses and meetings as required and oversee development of colleagues where required

Observe and adhere to company Health and Safety guidelines and contribute to a Health and Safety working environment

All other engineering and servicing related duties as determined reasonable by a manager for the needs of the business

Person Specification

Any additional capabilities or basic programming knowledge relating to any of the above systems would be advantageous. Training and development can be offered in these areas

Specific product knowledge of some or all the following manufacturers is desired:
Advanced Electronics
HAES
Kentec
Gent
Hochiki
Apollo
Vesda
Airsense
Honeywell
Paxton
Control Soft
Videcon
Hikvision

A proven ability to trouble shoot, identify and suggest appropriate course of action, specifically related to issues and maintenance related to fire detection and alarm systems

Proven experience working in domestic and commercial environments

City and Guilds 236 parts 1&2 electrical installation would be advantageous, or time served equivalent

17th or 18th Edition Electrical qualification would be desirable but not essential

Clean, valid driving licence

Basic hand tools

Hardworking, flexible, and a positive attitude

Adaptable, comfortable problem solving autonomously, and not having a daily routine

Respect for health and safety of both themselves, their colleagues, and the customer