You’ll be working on client sites, mainly in London, with some nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays. You'll be hands-on with planned commissioning and emergency call-outs, so flexibility is a must. A good understanding of fan motors, inverters, and detection systems is essential. You should also be confident working solo and managing deadlines safely and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
* Commission and certify Fire Alarm and AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) systems
* Take part in the on-call rota (currently one week in every eight)
* Develop and document accurate cause and effect strategies
* Program and test life safety systems
* Read and work from technical drawings and site mark-ups
* Liaise with Design, Project Management, and Maintenance teams
* Complete ongoing project admin: timesheets, vehicle checks, expenses, etc.
* Finalise and sign off project certification
* Fire alarm commissioning experience toBS 5839standard
* Experience with advanced systems (preferred but not essential)
* Computer literate and comfortable using digital tools
* Previous on-site installation/commissioning experience
* Able to juggle multiple disciplines and make on-the-spot decisions
* Confident in lone working scenarios
* Full UK driving licence required
o Salary negotiable, dependant upon skills and experience
o Enjoy 23 days of annual leave along with 8 public holidays, which will increase to 25 days after 2 years, 27 days after 5 years and 30 days after 10 years of employment.
o Company performance-related bonus scheme at directors discretion
o Company vehicle + fuel card
o Uniform, PPE, power tools, and test equipment provided0
o Private healthcare (optional on completion of probation period
JoinFDS Contracting, part ofThe FDS Group, and be a key player in delivering high-quality fire safety systems that protect people and property. If you're technically capable, motivated, and want to make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.
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