Our clients are seeking a Portsmouth based Senior Installer to join their growing team.
The Senior Installer will lead and carry out the installation of our clients’ products to a high standard, ensuring compliance with company procedures, customer requirements, and industry standards. The Senior Installer supports the development of less experienced team members, acts as a site lead when required, and contributes to improving installation processes through feedback and mentoring.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• Carry out installations of the clients products, including vertical, WSR, concertina, and horizontal fire curtains.
• Lead on-site teams, including mentoring junior installers and managing subcontractors where necessary.
• Ensure installations are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
• Interpret and work from technical drawings and wiring diagrams.
• Commission and test systems, ensuring compliance with fire safety standards and project requirements.
• Liaise with customers, site contacts, and other contractors professionally to represent the company positively.
• Record all work accurately using company systems and documentation, including installation records and handover certificates.
• Identify and resolve on-site issues or escalate to the Installation Manager or Project Manager when required.
• Contribute to toolbox talks, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Provide support and guidance to new starters and junior engineers.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order.
Required Skills & experience:
• Proven experience in installing a product into a construction site.
• Fully competent in electrical and mechanical installation work.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading teams or acting as a site lead.
• Full UK driving licence.
• CSCS card (or equivalent).
• IPAF and PASMA qualifications desirable.
• Able to work flexibility – early mornings, evenings, weekends etc