Commercial Fire Alarm Engineer – Maintenance and Servicing

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced commercial fire alarm maintenance and service engineer. As a result of winning several new large accounts the client is looking to recruit additional fire system service engineer in the Brighton area. This well-established company and sector leader offer an exciting career opportunity and very competitive financial package. The position also offers an exciting career opportunity to work with new and emerging fire technology with a mixture of mainstream and the more unusual and challenging clients. Clients vary between large public sector bodies, telecommunications companies, large retailers and the Ministry of Defence.

You will be an experienced commercial fire alarm/systems engineer who can service and maintain commercial fire alarms. You will be working with a large and well-established team and report to the Senior Engineer and Service Manager.

KEY TASKS
To repair, maintain and service systems in accordance with the relevant company procedures, engineer instructions and specific system specifications
When required, commissioning systems in accordance with the relevant standards and Codes of Practice
To complete jobs as scheduled by the Customer Service Team including routine maintenance and attending emergency calls
To ensure that all working areas on site are left clean and tidy
To ensure that the client is satisfied in all aspects of the maintenance and service visits prior to leaving site, and to project a commitment to quality customer service at all times
To ensure that all relevant documentation is fully completed accurately and in a timely way. Complete any work reports, service reports and expense claims
To ensure that all necessary input is provided into the Company’s scheduling/reporting system via the appropriate hand-held device (currently a PDA)
To ensure that, if the installed system differs from the specification, the relevant documentation is complete and it is brought to the attention of the relevant Senior Engineer
To ensure that all Company property is used and maintained properly including special tools, ladders and Company vehicle where appropriate;
To be available for standby and call out rota as required within the Region
To adhere to all company policies, procedures & regulations
To behave professionally

ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED
A positive, self-motivated proactive individual
The ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing circumstances
Good communication skills, including the ability to interact well with customers
Well organised and disciplined
Approachable, with a good sense of humour
A supportive team member
Good general IT skills
Ability to pass full security screening
A full, clean driving licence

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED
Experienced Engineers are expected to hold the technical qualifications listed below. Entry level Engineers should be able to demonstrate the ability to achieve these technical qualifications.
FIA – units 1 to 7
FIA – FGAS
BAFE – Portable Extinguishers
Training in BS 5266-1
Training in PD6662 & EN50131
TAVCOM – IP & Networking
Electrical – 17th Edition
Electrical Engineering qualification
Electronic Engineering qualification
Multiple Manufacturer Product training courses (ADVANCED, INTERCALL, HYFIRE, VESDA, INDIGO VISION, etc.)
PASMA
IPAF
Gold JIB CSCS
Asbestos awareness
SPA passport
Manual handling