Overview
Job Title: Fire Alarm Commissioning Engineer - Retail Sites
Location: Taunton - Regional Travel Required
Base Salary: £36,083.00
Realistic OTE £42,000.00 per annum with overtime
Employment: Full Time & Permanent position | 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday
Benefits: Company Vehicle with Fuel Card; Strong Company pension scheme; BUPA Healthcare (single cover); 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
NO ON CALL
Responsibilities
* Multiple system type installation to commissioning and handover of Fire including Addressable / Non-addressable systems, Air Sampling, Beam Detection, Wireless etc in accordance with the current standards and Codes of Practice.
* Work within project time constraints, identifying and communicating without delay any potential risks to the project delivery dates.
* Ability to commission and handover systems in line with the specification and drawings, including giving client demonstrations.
* FIA qualifications (BS5839 Fundamentals/Advanced and Commissioning).
* A full understanding of BS5839 (All parts) - SSSTS to supervise 3rd parties on sites as required.
* Ensure all relevant Health & Safety requirements are complied with.
* Ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself and the team in accordance with Company policy.
* Completion of the relevant e-documentation (via tablet) or paperwork in line with FIA & BAFE requirements.
* Actively support company policy and best practice around fire and security, with emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information.
* Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.
* Provide technical support for all departments within the City.
* Assist in the teaching and development of trainee Engineers.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
* A proven background and experience of Fire Alarms with a minimum of 2-3 years.
* FIA qualifications (Advanced and Commissioning).
* A full understanding of BS5839 is essential.
* Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.
* Ability to program varying manufacturers cause and effects from a laptop is essential.
* Good communication skills are required as majority of the role will involve being in a customer facing environment.
* The ability to work alone and effectively organise your time.
* A good understanding of the Standards which relate to our Industry and the systems we install is required.
* A full understanding of Health and Safety is essential.
* A full clean driving licence and a willingness to travel to locations across the country.
* ECS/CSCS Card. IPAFF and Asbestos awareness essential.
* SSSTS to enable supervision of third-party contractors while on site is essential.
* Willingness to go the extra mile and a flexible attitude to working hours; willingness to travel to locations across the country. Overnight stays may be required due to the onerous task while commissioning large systems.
* The willingness to travel at short notice is essential.
* On-call during system soak tests and warranty period.
* Self-motivated and a team player, demonstrating professionalism, positivity and proactivity.
How to apply
To apply for this role please submit your full and up-to-date CV to Andrew Bridges at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED
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