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