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Job Description

LB393 - Senior Fire Fault & Commissioning Engineer
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Location: St Albans

Overview:First Military Recruitment is currently seeking a Senior Fire Fault & Commissioning Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel; however, all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Reporting directly to the Engineering Manager, the role is to be the day-to-day onsite and technical lead within the operations team for the Fire and Life Safety department.
  • Focus on servicing, reactive calls, and commissioning, including high-level commissioning and fault finding on various systems.
  • Involved in the development of the current Engineering Team from both a technical and personal level.
  • Commissioning of fire alarm systems, ensuring compliance and accurate documentation.

The size of systems ranges from standalone 20-device systems to 500+ device systems with multiple networked panels. Utilize your experience and technical ability to fault find on all systems to identify rectification actions. Have advanced knowledge of system setups and configurations, utilizing various software on a wide variety of panels. Understand and configure cause and effect on various panels. Provide onsite training and development for all engineering team members, working with the Engineering Manager on training and development plans. Offer high-level technical support to your engineering team and the wider business, ensuring compliance with relevant industry standards and regulations. Be available to support onsite with service-related issues relevant to your team and technical skillset.

Look to resolve high-level technical issues to ensure we provide unrivalled customer experience. Establish and maintain high standards of quality control within the team. Conduct regular inspections and audits of engineering works, implementing corrective actions for any non-conformities.

Core alarm systems & products:Gent, Advanced, Ziton, Morley, and Kentec. Additional knowledge in air sampling, suppression, and smoke ventilation systems.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • You will have a drive and desire to learn and grow within a highly technical and customer-facing environment.
  • You will possess a high level of technical knowledge within the fire and life safety industry.
  • Experience servicing, fault finding, and commissioning a wide range of addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
  • Experience inspiring, engaging, and developing a diverse team of engineers.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
  • All aspects of the role must align with the company's values to provide excellent customer service and professional standards.
  • The role requires high levels of self-motivation, organization, integrity, and dedication.

Benefits:

  • 9-day working fortnight
  • Continuous professional development
  • Wellness & Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Benefits program
  • Death in service insurance
  • Salary sacrifice pension scheme
  • Quarterly one-to-one check-ins with your line manager
  • 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 35 days with service
  • A company culture promoting work-life balance
  • Access to mental health support
  • Team Member of the Month recognition
  • Annual company day to share successes and strategic plans


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