Job Title: Fire Engineer
Industry: Fire Protection Services
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum
Location: London
Daniel Owen is looking for a skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to start with one of our clients based within London. This Fire Alarm Engineer will be employed on a permanent basis and will be focusing on Fire Alarm and AOV's (Automatic Opening Vents)
Job Description:
You will need to be able to manage yourself whilst on site. Good understanding of technology, good organisation, and communication skills. Ability to work from steps and ladders, with an understanding of health and safety is essential.
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Where necessary interpret fire alarm or AOV drawings and specifications for a Fire or AOV install and be able to work with these accordingly.
* Work safely and in accordance with
current health and safety and Fire Alarm Regulations and standards.
* Demonstrate knowledge and competence in working with various
Fire Alarm controls and equipment including Closed Protocol Systems.
* Complete scheduled servicing of Fire Alarm and AOV systems.
* Maintain and repair Fire Alarm and AOV Systems, including system adaptions.
* Complete full installations and upgrades of fire alarm systems.
* Complete
all paperwork and job reports via the Oneserve application.
* Ensure all work conducted is in compliance with BS 7671 & BS
5839 Fire Alarm regulations.
* Attend and complete all company provided training sessions.
* Participate in performance improvement programmes and regular appraisals
* Liaise effectively with office staff and supervisors to resolve queries
* Adhere to any KPI's set by the company
* Perform any other duties as reasonably required by
your line manager or company directors
Required Skills, Attributes & Experience
* In-depth knowledge of the Fire & AOV industry
* Installation, maintenance, programming, servicing and commissioning experience.
* Strong understanding of fire safety standards and legislations
* A proactive and responsible approach to health and safety in the workplace.
* Ability to use mobile devices to complete electronic job sheets and certification accurately, Excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written.
* Highly organised and reliable.
* Takes ownership of outcomes with high degree of accountability and integrity.
* Qualifications
* Level 3 in Electrical installation.
* FIA training and certification.
* Minimum of 5 years experience
in the fire safety industry.
* The FIA AO Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Design Theory and Regulatory Requirements
You must have held a full UK driving license for at least 12 Months
Benefits
We have built a team focused culture where our people work and collaborate together. Working at Fixatex means you're not alone; you will be helped by your peers, supported by your managers, and visited by our senior management team who've spent decades 'on the tools' and want to know how you're getting on. We're proud of the fact that we are a family owned and operated company, and every person at Fixatex is a part of that.
We are proud of the benefits that we offer as a company. These include:
* Competitive salary package.
* Private healthcare contribution
* A holiday allowance that increases with length of service
* Private mileage allowance for company vehicles
* Sick pay policies that reflect our belief in supporting wellbeing
* A supportive working environment that recognises we're all humans and sometimes need some extra flexibility
* Encouragement to learn new skills and take on new responsibilities with training and career development opportunities
* Regular team events where we have fun, socialise and celebrate our achievements
* Providing the test equipment and protective kit you need to deliver your role
If this Fire Alarm Engineer opportunity is of interest then please apply with your most up to date CV and contact details so we can discuss in more detail.
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