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Argus Fire launched in, is nowpart of the Mitie Group. We are the UK's class-leading supplier of fire detection and fire protection systems. We design, install, and maintain all types of automatically operating fire extinguishing systems and electronically activated fire detection and alarm systems for large projects through to servicing small standalone products. We currently have over employees and have offices based in Stourbridge (HQ), Manchester and London.
Despite our ongoing success, we are never content on standing still and continue to re-invest significant amounts into the development of our products, services and platforms.
Why join us? Come and work for a talented, motivated and friendly group of like minded colleagues. Be supported and encouraged to develop your skills, through structured training and coaching from experienced colleagues. Be part of a company that invests heavily in apprenticeship and ongoing learning and development.
Why are we recruiting? We are growing our Service Department who cover client nationwide. We pride ourselves on excellent service and delivery, after installation servicing is key to keeping our clients systems fully compliant and operational. Whether it is special risk, detection or any sprinkler system, we provide service and maintenance of systems combined with 24/7 emergency call-out. This role is based in the London area.
Main Duties - Pump Service Engineer
1. Carry out pre-planned maintenance works to Sprinkler Fire Pumps to relevant standards.
2. Understand fire panels, and sprinkler systems including pumps and diesel engines.
3. Be able to assist other engineers in carrying out repairs and fault find on fire sprinkler pumps.
4. Be able to carry out repairs to rotating equipment to a high standard.
5. Complete electronic job reports on each inspection/breakdown.
Skill Requirement for the Role
6. Working knowledge of Fire Sprinkler Pumps is essential
7. Experience of working with diesel engines.
8. NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds – Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance related field would be desirable but not essential.
9. Full driving licence
10. DBS check
11. Flexible approach to working hours and location
12. Ability to work unsupervised or in a team
13. Professional, pleasant attitude and smart in appearance, capable of communicating diplomatically to strengthen customer relationships.
14. Polite communication skills and ability to know when to escalate problems
15. IT literate as all jobs are booked on tablets
16. Ability to problem solve and use own initiative when on site
17. Be punctual and reliable
18. Provide an excellent customer experience
What you will receive from Argus Fire
19. Competitive Salary, including overtime and call outs
20. Life insurance
21. Company Van
22. Mobile Phone
23. Fuel Card
24. Work Tablet
25. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
26. Argus Fire branded clothing
27. Working Monday - Friday when not on call
If you have the required skills and experience and live in the London area please apply
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible lifestyle benefits platform, Choices. You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year. You might buy critical illness insurance, seek dental treatment or buy technology products at an affordable cost. There are many choices!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme. Life cover of up to four times your salary is available. We also offer enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .