Senior Fire Sprinkler Installer/Supervisor
Location: Site Based - London, England and Wales travelling required
Salary: 45-50k
Sprinklers Direct Ltd is a UK Wide Fire Sprinkler Installer for Residential and Domestic Properties growing year on year since being formed in 2017 and having over 30 years' experience within the management team
Overview
The Fire protection industry in the UK is experiencing a major growth and as such we are recruiting an enthusiastic sprinkler engineer with time served experience working with and understanding the current regulations of Domestic and Residential BS9251.
We are looking for a
reliable experienced engineer (min 5years)
who will thrive in a dynamic, challenging but rewarding environment. Travelling and working away may be required, we have jobs all over the UK, predominantly London & South East.
Responsibilities
* Installations on domestic projects under your own steam, being self-reliant to handover domestic/small projects
* Installing larger blocks alongside other engineers, subbies or junior engineers
* Willing to offer support to junior engineers and training when required
* Willing to accept responsibility for technical aspects of a contract, including additional works discussion with site managers, commissioning, final inspection.
* Wiring of zone valves flow switches, PDV's, pumps
* Installation of dedicated sprinkler plant equipment, pump, tanks and alarm panels.
* Carry out servicing and remedial works to various system types
* Carrying out site inspections and site surveys
* Monitoring all aspects of project progress to ensure that they comply with all quality aspects and Health & Safety requirements.
* Ensure installed heads & pipe match with sprinkler designs, issue as built videos and marked up drawings with any alterations
Requirements
* Minimum 5 years' experience in residential fire sprinkler installations, both small and large projects is essential
* Ability to work on own initiative and ability to solve technical problems and value engineering solutions that have positive impacts on a project.
* Knowledge of pump and tank installations and wiring
* Must be able to read sprinkler designs
* General understanding of BS9251:2021 particular to where coverage for sprinklers in necessary, exclusions zones and shadow areas
* Must have a valid CSCS card.
* Must have a Manual UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Comprehensive understanding of BS9251:2021 – to be fully acquainted with all aspects
* Knowledge of alarms/ panel wiring understanding
* SSSTS training / Managerial experience
* BS9251 equivalent awarded installation course/certificate of training
* Comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Packages
Benefits:
* Uniform provided
* Company van and fuel card
* Company Pension scheme
* Multiple company social events throughout the year
* Annual Leave increase scheme: The longer the service the more holidays you get
Package:
* Salary: £45-50k
* Location: Site Based, London
* Annual Leave: 21 days plus bank holiday with Christmas close down
* Hours: 45hrs per week with Flexible working times from 7:30 - 17:00, Monday-Friday.
* Working away expenses paid
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent