At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and maintain fire alarm systems across diverse commercial and residential sites.
- Company: Join a leading facilities maintenance organisation with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Company van, fuel card, competitive pay, and overtime opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with emergency call-out responsibilities and career growth potential.
- Why this job: Make a difference in safety while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified Fire Alarm Engineer with relevant certifications and experience.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
The Company,
We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading commercial facilities maintenance and building projects organisations, operating across London, Essex, the South East and Home Counties.
Delivering specialist services across electrical works, statutory compliance, security solutions and facilities maintenance, this is a well-established and reputable business with a strong client base across multiple sectors.
The Role,
We are looking for a fully qualified Fire Alarm Engineer based in or around the OX or HP postcode area to join a growing team delivering fire alarm installations, replacements and maintenance across a varied portfolio of commercial and residential sites.
You will be a confident, experienced engineer capable of working across all major brands and platforms, managing your own workload and delivering a high standard of work with minimal supervision.
The role includes emergency call-out cover so flexibility is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Installing, commissioning and replacing fire alarm systems across commercial and residential sites
- Fault finding and rectification on existing fire alarm systems
- Working across all major fire alarm brands and software platforms
- Reading and interpreting zone charts accurately
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) on fire alarm systems
- Responding to emergency call-outs as required
- Completing accurate job records, reports and certification
- Liaising professionally with clients and site contacts
- Ensuring all works are carried out in compliance with BS5839 and BAFE standards
- Working with POV systems where required
- Supporting HVAC-related works where applicable
Requirements
- Fully qualified Fire Alarm Engineer, FIA or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of BAFE standards and requirements (essential)
- Ability to read and interpret zone charts (essential)
- Proven experience installing and maintaining fire alarm systems across multiple brands
- Strong knowledge of BS5839, BAFE
- Experienced with a range of fire alarm software platforms
- Based in or around the OX or HP postcode area
- Willingness to travel across the region
- Available for emergency call-outs (essential)
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- CSCS card
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Able to work independently and manage own workload efficiently
Desirable
- POV system experience
- HVAC knowledge
- Experience within a facilities management environment
- What's on Offer
- Company van and fuel card
- PAYE direct or CIS
- Overtime
- Call out rates
- Opportunity to work across a varied and high-quality portfolio of sites
- Supportive and experienced team environment
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