Fire Prevention Technician
Chirk, Wrexham
Full-Time
Kronospan is seeking a proactive and safety-focused Fire Prevention and Maintenance Technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering or maintenance professional with a strong understanding of fire detection and protection systems to play a key role in maintaining site safety and operational reliability.
Reporting to the Fire Prevention Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for designated plant areas, supporting maintenance strategies, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with fire safety regulations across the site.
Main Duties:
Maintain comprehensive site knowledge of all fire alarm, fire detection, and fire protection systems.
Carry out maintenance, repairs, inspections, and testing of mechanical and electrical equipment associated with fire detection and suppression systems.
Assist in developing and improving inspection and maintenance procedures in line with statutory requirements and engineering best practices.
Actively participate as a member of the on-site Emergency Response Fire Team.
Specific Duties:
Complete weekly sprinkler valve and fire pump testing, ensuring accurate recording within the site OPS system.
Conduct weekly inspections and maintenance of GreCon, Firefly, and T&B spark detection and suppression systems.
Implement corrective action plans to address issues identified during inspections and testing schedules.
Carry out regular fire and explosion prevention audits across all three production press lines.
Support departmental management during annual external and internal audit programmes.
Ensure actions arising from Technical, VdS, Fire Insurance, and other fire-related audits are completed and closed out effectively.
Ensure full compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
Coordinate routine maintenance planning and contractor support during plant shutdown schedules.
Attend training and personal development programmes to support ongoing progression within the role.
Qualifications:
Experience working with fire detection, suppression, or protection systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, BTEC qualified or Time Served.
Knowledge of fire safety regulations and engineering compliance standards.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in out-of-hours on-call support when required.
Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and high operational standards.
Additional Information:
Opportunity to work within a global manufacturing leader.
Ongoing training and development opportunities.
Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you are passionate about fire prevention, plant safety, and engineering excellence, we would love to hear from you.
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