Fire and Security Engineer

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Fire and Security Engineer | Office in Betchworth, with work in areas across London, Surrey, Kent, and occasionally Essex | Full Time - 40 hours per week | Up to £45,000 + Commission + Van + Fuel Card

Founded in 2019, our client has become an established company with a focus on staff wellbeing and improvement. The company prides itself on offering not only conventional fire and security solutions but unique and state of the art systems that stand out from the crowd. This not only gives their customers value for money, but it also provides their staff with unique challenges and opportunities to expand their knowledge in other fields, such as Wi-Fi and Fibre networking.

Our client is seeking an Installation and Service Engineer who wants to progress their career with them, be able to resolve issues with a can do attitude and become an important and valued member of the team for the long term.

Please note-you may be required to work away from time to time.

What can you expect in return?

Company van with fuel card
Private Health Care
Life Insurance
Industry training and accreditations
Career development opportunities
20 days holidays plus UK bank holidays
Additional holidays for years of service (up to 5)
Eye care and annual glasses/lens cost contribution
Flexible working - TOIL arrangement
Commission on sales leads
Use of company vehicle for personal use (subject to fuel contribution)
A team of dedicated individuals passionate about the field, working together for the improvement and development of everyone. Management always welcomes new ideas

Are you the right person for the job?

A full clean drivers Licence is required
You will be required to clear a DBS check
Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
Experience in the installation and maintenance of CCTV systems, Intruder alarms and access control to NSI standards. IP CCTV/Network experience
Fire Knowledge preferred but not essential - Training will be provided
Comfortable working in residential and commercial premises with some experience of building site working
Excellent customer service and communication skills
Positive working attitude
CSCS / ECS Card (Will be provided)
Industry Qualifications and Accreditations (preferred but not essential)
IPAF and PASMA Licence (preferred but not essential)

What will your role look like?

Install and maintain a range of Intruder, Access Control, CCTV and Fire Systems
Complete installations as part of a team or on your own
Project a high level of quality customer service at all times, offering a personal approach and maintaining/developing good relations with clients and colleagues
Actively support at all times company policy and best practices
Taking an active part in the on-call system
Comply with Health and Safety systems and responsibilities
Complete reports and paperwork as required
Be readily available to support your colleagues where required

Interview Process

Shortlisted candidates will have a telephone interview with the Managing Director. If successful, an in-person interview will follow at the office with the candidate's direct line manager, should they be employed. The candidate will have the opportunity to speak with both the MD and the line manager, ensuring they have a full understanding of who the client is and what they offer.

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