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Fire & Security Engineer

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7 months ago
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Job Title:Fire & Security Engineer

Location: Field Based across Scotland (You will be assigned areas to travel to specifically dependent on your location within Scotland)

Salary:Up to £34k

Job Type:Permanent, Full Time

About us:

Founded in 1971, KST is the one of the largest independent security, fire and risk management businesses in the UK.

With over 50 years of successful trading history and an enviable client portfolio that spans the UK’s largest grocery retailers, high street & fashion, forecourt, data centres, distribution and supply chain, energy, healthcare, private sector, education and the public sector to name just a few, KST has the size, scale and infrastructure to meet our clients’ challenging needs.

Key Purpose of the Job:

Servicing and maintenance of intruder, CCTV and access control systems, as well as installation & maintenance of electronic fire alarm systems, portable extinguishers and emergency lighting in accordance with the current standards.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Servicing and maintaining various intruder, CCTV and access control systems. Working towards and exceeding maintenance and fault finding targets. Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details such as the causes and consequences of false alarms. Carry out corrective and preventative maintenance of fire alarm systems, emergency lighting and portable extinguishers. Commission/ Handover of GENT & Advanced Fire Alarm systems Be part of an On Call Rota for OOH callouts and telephone support. Installation of both conventional and analogue addressable fire alarm systems to a high standard of workmanship Installation/commission of portable extinguishers Understanding the clients’ needs and fulfilling all jobs required Any other reasonable requests from management

Essential requirements:

Good communication skills Good fault finding skills first time fix A proven background and experience of working within fire engineering Ability to demonstrate a working knowledge of various intruder panels, eg galaxy, menvier & scantronic. Network/IP based product experience Experience of undertaking service, repair work Experience of conventional and addressable fire systems across a range of manufacturers equipment Good installation practices Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage Full understanding to BS5839 is essential Full driving license

Desirable requirements for the Job:

GENT & Advanced Fire Alarm systems knowledge is desirable VESDA & Other Aspirating manufacturers is desirable Electrical background ICEL accreditation of emergency lighting FIA Service & Maintenance of Fire Extinguishers Good overall fire product knowledge When Kings carry out the recruitment process, we shall recruit as an equal opportunities employer.

Training:

Further development training will be provided to the right applicant

Benefits:

Performance Related Pay – opportunity to earn up to additional £2,000 yearly (paid quarterly) High OTE available Paid Travel time after 30 minutes Paid Overtime at premium rate Standby allowance for on call Full Remote Technical Support Company Car with private use option Life Insurance Company Health Care Plan 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays Day back in lieu when bank holiday worked Immediate start available Career development opportunities Referral Scheme Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discounts. Wagestream – Get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool.

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Electrical Engineering, Installation Engineer, Installation Operative, Fire Alarm Installation, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Electrician, Engineering Technician, Fire Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Servicing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer and Engineering Supervisor may also be considered

When Kings carry out the recruitment process, we shall recruit as an equal opportunities employer.

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