Full-Time
Fire Prevention Technician
Chirk, Wrexham
Our client is seeking a proactive and safety-focused Fire Prevention and Maintenance Technician to join their 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.
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