Repair and Maintenance Engineer / Fire Sprinkler Repairs

Fire Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance Engineer who has experience in a similar role repairing and/or servicing fire sprinkler systems, excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills and good communication and IT skills is required for a well-established company based in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England.

SALARY: up to £37,570 per annum (£17.00 per hour) depending on experience + Generous Benefits (see below)

LOCATION: Rochdale, Greater Manchester, North West England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 42.5 hours per week, 9 hours Monday to Thursday and 6.5 hours on Fridays

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need a full current driving license

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Fire Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance Engineer who has experience in a similar role repairing and/or servicing fire sprinkler systems, excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills and good communication and IT skills.

Working as a Fire Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance Engineer you will play a crucial role in ensuring the ongoing reliability and effectiveness of fire sprinkler systems, maintaining the safety of lives and property.

Beyond testing and inspections, the Fire Sprinkler Repair and Maintenance Engineer will play a key role in identifying and reporting any defects or deficiencies discovered. Your expertise will be essential in diagnosing issues, recommending appropriate solutions, and sometimes carrying out minor repairs and maintenance to keep systems in optimal working order.

DUTIES

• Weekly Routine Testing of Wet & Dry & Alternate Type Systems
• Installation Flow Testing & Fire Pump Flow Testing
• Pre-Checks of Foam Enhanced Systems and perform safe isolation and reinstatement
• Install/replace valve stations and manifold, install/replace sprinkler mains (large diameter and small)
• Have a good awareness of health and safety

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Fire Sprinkler Engineer or similar
• A strong understanding of British Standards related to fire sprinkler systems
• A current, valid driving licence (min 12 months driving experience)
• Excellent attention to detail with strong communication skills
• Able to forge strong working relationships with Stakeholders of all levels
• Level of IT confidence, including Excel skills
• Pro-active approach to problem solving
• Willingness to learn new skills and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Makes every effort to live the company’s values through day-to-day operations
• Recognises the role of the team as part of the company’s overall success and contributes to this through behaviours which demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a 'one team’ approach
• Ensuring effective communication with the wider business is a priority

BENEFITS

• Payment from door to door with comprehensive overtime incentives and uncapped overtime
• Overtime – Overtime accrued daily, enhanced rates
• On Call – Enhanced call out rates and standby payments
• Annual Leave – starting at 28 days per annum including bank holidays increasing each year of service, close down for Christmas period
• Private Health Care – protection for your health!
• Life Assurance – giving you peace of mind in the event of passing
• Employee Assistance Program – that little extra support where you need it most
• Wellbeing Events – various initiatives for team building and wellbeing
• Long Service Awards – ranges from meals, hotels, weekends away!
• Bespoke Development Programs – training and development that suits you, not just a tick in the box
• Various Charity and Social Events
• Health Surveillance – caring about you and your health

Best of all, you’ll be part of an Employee Owned business!

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CVs of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13099