About the job Fire & Security Engineer
Fire and Security Engineer
Job title: Fire and Security Engineer
Location: North Cambridge
Hours / Days: Monday to Friday 8am 5pm
Job type: Full time permanent
Salary: Circa £28,000 to £35,000 dependent on experience plus Van, Company Rota, Uniform, Power Tools, Mobile Phone, Company bonus scheme and more
We are looking for a Fire & Security Engineer to undertake the repair, maintenance and installation of Fire, Security and Life Safety Systems.
Responsibilities of the Fire & Security Engineer:
- To undertake Fire and Security duties as required per role.
- To undertake the installation of new Fire and Security systems in accordance with manufacturers instructions, industry best practice codes and practice and legislation.
- To issue notices and certificates required by the relevant regulations relating to fire safety.
- To attend appointments as scheduled and instructed.
- To adhere to British Standards when servicing, repairing, or installing.
- To provide information to allow records and certification to be updated following service and testing.
- To manage stock from authorised suppliers, materials required to undertake works through the approved order system
- To take part in the on-call system to provide 24/7 emergency cover across our property portfolio.
- To drive company vehicles in a safe and courteous manner and to ensure that the vehicle is maintained to appropriate standards
- To ensure that vehicles operated by the Fire and Security team are operated safely and courteously and represent the company in a positive way to our residents and the public.
- To complete all relevant training and certifications as required by regulations.
- To maintain regular contact with the Lead Engineer and colleagues to obtain instructions and resolve working problems.
- To record completed works and maintain an accurate record of work carried out including measurements and calculations.
Education, Training and Experience required for the Fire & Security Engineer:
- Competency on working with and on emergency lighting fittings and circuits
- Full and detailed understanding of BS5839 Part 1
- Completed Units 1, 4, 5 FIA Training
- Has a comprehensive understanding of the causes and cures of fire alarm problems, including an ability to
- recommend changes to practices and processes that may cause false alarms as well as changes to the fire
- detection and alarm system
- Basic Electrical Safety training (ECA)
- Relevant Health & Safety Qualification
- Full Driving License
Knowledge and Skills required for the Fire & Security Engineer:
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to record accurately all work carried out.
- Ability to undertake Fire and Security works to a consistently high standard and in a high-pressure environment
- Able to participate in the on-call Rota system.
- Flexible approach to types of work required to undertake.
- Good IT skills
- Skilled in the use of handheld devise/tablet/computer
For more information or to apply for this role, please contact Angie on 01733 300 187 / angie@citygrouprecruitment.co.uk