Fire Alarm Engineer

FIRE ALARM ENGINEER

EAST LONDON

Fortus Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry.

We are currently working on behalf of a Local Authority.

I am now looking for a Fire Alarm Engineer that has install and reactive repairs experience. My client offers Fire Alarm engineer further training to build on your existing knowledge within the field.

General Duties/ Key Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day planned and reactive maintenance of contracts.
• Respond to emergency callouts and carry out any remedial works as required.
• Carry out asset verification.
• Install replacement/additional equipment.
• Take part in the on-call rota.
• Conduct site surveys as required.
• Train apprentices.
• Act at all times in a professional and diligent manner, considering the needs of the client.
• Service, maintain and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1) and emergency lighting systems, Nurse Call and Access Control in accordance with the relevant British Standards.
• Correctly complete engineer service reports.
• Report deficiencies or deviations in systems.
• Maintain emergency lighting systems and other associated equipment, such as fire extinguishers, AOVs, etc.
• Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with the Engineering Technical Supervisor and Procurement Department to keep replenished and appropriately stocked.
• Maintain a Health and Safety mindset, looking at possible risks associated with the role and reporting any issues promptly to support the ongoing safety of self and others.
• Complete a first-time fix where possible.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Good understanding of the British Standards BS 5839 and BS 5266.
• FIA Level or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of industry experience.
• Attention to detail.
• Able to communicate on all levels.
• A flexible approach to work with a minimum of 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri with opportunity to earn significantly more through weekends and participate in an out of hours call out rota.
• A full UK Driving License.
• Previous Fire Alarm Experience and knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
• FIA training (or equivalent required) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals. Understanding of BS5839 in particular part one and part six.
• A good level of IT literacy.
• An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace.

Benefits:

• A base salary of £30,000 - £38,000 per annum (40 hours a week) with opportunities to earn more through overtime, travel time, and out of hours retainer fees.
• Overtime paid at x1.5 of your wage.
• Ongoing career development opportunities.
• A company vehicle and a fuel card.
• Phone and Tablet.
• Full test equipment and power tools.
• 22 days of holiday allowance plus any UK bank holidays (30 days in total).

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.