Fire and Security Engineer

Complete Security Recruitment
Orkney
5 days ago
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Fire & Security Role:Are you aFire Alarm or Fire and Security Engineer, working with Gent, Advanced & Kentec?


Paying up to£35k


What can you expect as an employee:


  • Additional leave
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Employee discount
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Referral programme
  • Sick pay
  • Store discount


The ideal candidate would have:


Essential

  • Fire & Security Apprenticeship (or recognised equivalent)
  • Health and Safety Training
  • GCSE (or ‘O’ Level equivalent) passes in Maths and English or recognised equivalent
  • Industry experience with similar maintenance duties including fault diagnosis, rectification and preventative tasks
  • The candidate must be fully experienced in fire alarms and have the certification to evidence this
  • Must have experience in IP and analogue CCTV
  • Must be IPAF trained and have a valid Chapter 8 ECS card

Desirable

  • City & Guilds Part 3 (Electrical Installation 2360) or recognised equivalent
  • Experience in IT & Networking
  • Supervisory experience for future development


About the role:


  • To carry out PPM in accordance with set schedules, ensuring engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise the operational effectiveness and reliability of the Fire & Security Systems.
  • Adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements.
  • To ensure onsite Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to in all respects and to maintain accurate records/documentation associated with the Fire & Security Systems.
  • To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all relevant reactive maintenance issues, and help desk requests.
  • To co-ordinate initial actions associated with all requests from the client.
  • To co-ordinate visiting specialist subcontractors associated with Fire & Security Systems aspects of the PPM schedules.
  • To respond to call-outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the contract as required.
  • Fault diagnosis associated with the PPM or Reactive maintenance of the site.
  • Assist other trades as necessary.
  • Manage workload and prioritise jobs appropriately
  • To provide reports in relation to work and equipment as required.
  • To undertake miscellaneous duties as requested by the Client.
  • To proactively work towards the growth of the contract into other service provisions be they System Upgrades, Like for Like replacements, Project works, etc


Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join the team and make a difference in the fire and security industry.Apply today and take the next step in your career!

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