Fire Alarm Engineer

Due to the Company’s continued success, we are looking to expand the Operations Team in the Northamptonshire/Bedfordshire area and are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career and become a valued member of the team. You should be positive and enthusiastic having the ability to provide the client with a premium service and the capability to work independently or within a team when required.

Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer – Ref: V308

Based in Northamptonshire/Bedfordshire

This is an excellent opportunity to enhance your career within the Fire and Security industry.

The role involves: -

• Commissioning of small and large Fire Alarm/Detection Systems including networking.
• Ensuring systems are installed to the correct standards.
• Assisting the project team to get the completed project completed within the time frame and budget.
• Assisting in the commissioning of other systems when requested.
• Ensuring all commissioning tasks are completed efficiently, accurately and within timescales.
• Maintaining a high level of technical knowledge and keeping up to date with Standards and Regulations.
• Travel to various client locations within designated area.
• Attending service or maintenance sites when commissioning work isn’t available/ongoing.
• Ensure that the client is satisfied with the servicing/commissioning of the system prior to leaving site.
• Accurate completion of documentation.
• Provide a high level of customer service at all times.
• Working to safe health and safety practices at all times.

Key experience/qualifications:

• Experience in Commissioning Fire Alarm/Detection Systems.
• Working knowledge of all British Standards relevant to Fire Alarm Systems such as BS5839, BS7273 & BS6266.   
• Understanding of statutory legislation including RRFSO, Building Regulation / Approved Documents etc.
• FIA Level 3 Advanced Commissioning Engineer.
• Experience on both addressable, non-addressable and Part 6 systems.
• Experience with Gent products is essential.
• Experience on large networked systems.
• Experience of Warden Call, Nurse Call, Door Entry and Access Control is a distinct advantage.
• Full UK driving licence.
• ECS Card.

Skills and Capabilities:

• Work well under pressure & be able to meet deadlines.
• Understanding commercial aspects of projects and be able to work to them.
• Communicate and build successful working relationships with customers and other employees.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Have the desire to learn and continually improve your knowledge.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• The ability to liaise with sub-contractors, third party contractors and clients alike.

Working hours:   Monday – Friday, 8.00am – 5.00pm.

Salary:                 £38,000 - £41,000 dependant on skills, experience, and qualifications.

Benefits:             Commitment to annual inflation increase in salary, Difference Maker Awards, Pension Scheme, Life and Accident Insurance, Medical Cash Plan, Cycle to Work, 23 days holiday increasing to 27 days plus usual bank holidays, Birthday holiday, Perks and Employee Assistance Program.