Fire and Security Engineer
Based in Manchester - Covering the Northern Region
£38,000- £40,000 per year
40 hours per week
Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30
We currently have 2 opportunities for Fire and Security Officers to join our team in the Northern region. For this position you will provide effective fire and security servicing, maintenance and repairs service that meets contract and customer expectations. These include fire alarms and detection, access control/door entry, CCTV, warden call, emergency lighting, smoke vent systems, intruder alarms and firefighting equipment to the Group's property portfolio. You will also be required to carry out repairs, installation and commissioning of fire detection and security systems.
The role is based within Property Services who are responsible for delivering high quality and cost‑effective property repairs, compliance and installation and estate services across the UK to mainly internal clients and additionally a small number of external clients.
The role of Fire and Security Operative will include:
* Carry out fire and security servicing, repair, and installation works in compliance with relevant regulations to ensure the Group's properties are compliant and safe
* Maintaining systems including fire alarms, access control/door entry, CCTV, emergency lighting, smoke vents systems, intruder alarms & warden call
* Ensuring tools & equipment including PPE are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed
* Respond positively to complaints and breakdowns in service delivery to meet customer expectations, in accordance with contract and service specifications
Skills and experiences:
* To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 5, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 6, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 1, Gas – Safe Isolation – Practical Assessment – or currently undertaking the qualifications. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted
* Strong Fire and/or Security background
* Experience with a range of different products and manufacturers
* Electrically competent; able to carry out safe isolations and maintain a safe working environment
* Experience with Installing, Commissioning and Maintaining Systems
* This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not‑for‑profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people's lives.
Our Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
* A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
* Life Assurance
* Employee Advice Service including counselling
* Cycle to Work scheme
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