Fire & Security Engineer - Northampton

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Fire & Security Engineer

Excellent Salary & Benefits.

About us

G4S is a global company operating across 120 countries, employing over 650,000 people across the world. You can find more about us here:https://www.g4s.com/en-gb.

We are at the forefront of the fire and security integrator market in the UK and have an enviable reputation for excellence and client portfolio. Typical clients include Government, Utilities, Healthcare, MOJ, and MOD to name a few.

What will you be doing

  1. Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team coordinators.
  2. Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.
  3. Carry out a rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
  4. Collection/recording of site configuration information.
  5. Maintain accurate and timely records.
  6. Provide cover on an out of hours basis on a rotating basis.
  7. Commission small projects when required.
  8. Ensure that audits are carried out of quality procedures.
  9. Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.
  10. Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

What we are looking for

  1. Previous experience servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems, and intruder alarm systems.
  2. Experience of servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
  3. A broad technical IT knowledge, i.e. Installing various Windows Operating Systems; networking etc.
  4. Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed, and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.
  5. An enthusiastic team player who is able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.

There is also some must haves

  1. Must be able to pass BS7858 screening.
  2. Clean full UK driving license, with no more than 6 points.
  3. Enhanced DBS.
  4. Some government sites will require further screening.

What are the benefits of working with G4S

  1. Amazing salary on offer.
  2. Company car (Personal use available).
  3. Stand by allowance.
  4. Matched pension scheme.
  5. 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
  6. Life assurance scheme.
  7. Perks at work scheme.

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