Fire Systems Service Engineer

The Chubb brand is one of the most recognised fire and security brands in the world.
From fire extinguishers, fire detection and suppression systems to digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, we provide a full range of innovative products and services to customers, including FTSE 100 companies.

Chubb, a UTC Building & Industrial Systems business, is a truly international, talent driven company focused on performance and results. Building & Industrial Systems employ 124,000 people on a global basis including 2,500 Chubb employees in the UK.

We are committed to the continuing development of every employee; therefore we encourage and strongly support career progression, with opportunities for promotion within our organisation and throughout the wider UTC global group.

We are now seeking an experienced Fire Alarm Systems Service Engineer to work for our Edinburgh Branch and cover the East Lothian and Edinburgh area with key time spent at a large customer site in the Dunbar area.

The role will entail carrying out routine servicing, testing, inspection, repairs and installations of Fire Detection, Fire Alarm and associated equipment and products, whilst continually promoting Chubb’s products and services.

You will have gained a recognised Electrical or Electronic qualification and have prior experience of the installation or service of Fire Detection & Alarm Systems/ Emergency Lighting Systems. You will need a valid full Driving Licence and as your earnings will be based on bonus payments then an aptitude for proactive customer service/ sales will be required.

As a flexible, team player, you will be able and willing to participate in out of hour’s standby and call out rotas with a good level of physical fitness as manual handling and working at heights will be involved. You will also be able to demonstrate the following qualities:- commercial awareness, problem solving skills, excellent communication skills, good presentation (ensuring company vehicle and uniform are kept clean and smart in order to always promote a professional image), ability to work on own initiative and a reasonable level of written & numeric skills.

This responsible role will entail planning and organising your own work programme, completing all appropriate documentation and complying to Health, Safety & Environment processes.

We seek applications from experienced Fire Alarm Service Engineers, Installation Engineers or Commissioning Engineers who wish to develop a long term career within Chubb Fire & Security.

With call outs and bonus/ commission payments you should expect to earn c £26,000+. Many of our Engineers earn in excess of these amounts due to their work input and sales achievements. The Base salary is £17,290, guaranteed to £22,290 for the first 6 months and you will also receive a generous benefits package.

Chubb is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please note that due to the high volume of responses that we receive for opportunities across the UK, we are unfortunately no longer able to respond to each application directly or to provide further individual feedback. We will however contact you should we select you to attend an interview. Should you not receive a reply from us within 4 weeks, please assume that your application on this occasion has proved unsuccessful.