Fire Alarm Engineer Specialist

3 weeks ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Fortus Recruitment Group Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team at Fortus Recruitment Group. As a Fire Alarm Engineer, you will be responsible for providing day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance of contracts, responding to emergency callouts, and carrying out remedial works as required.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading recruitment company that specializes in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry. Our client, a Local Authority, is looking for a Fire Alarm Engineer with install and reactive repairs experience. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of British Standards BS 5839 and BS 5266, FIA Level or equivalent, and at least 1 year of industry experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance of contracts
  • Respond to emergency callouts and carry out any remedial works as required
  • Carry out asset verification
  • Install replacement/additional equipment
  • Take part in the on-call rota
  • Conduct site surveys as required
  • Training of apprentices
  • Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1) and emergency lighting systems, Nurse Call, and Access Control in accordance with relevant British Standards
  • Correctly complete engineer service reports
  • Report deficiencies or deviations in systems
  • Report on and maintain emergency lighting systems and other associated equipment, such as fire extinguishers, AOV's etc
  • Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with the Engineering Technical Supervisor and Procurement Department to keep replenished and appropriately stocked

Requirements:

  • Good understanding of British Standards BS 5839 and BS 5266
  • FIA Level or equivalent
  • At least 1 year of industry experience
  • Attention to detail
  • Able to communicate on all levels
  • A flexible approach to work with a minimum of 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with opportunity to earn significantly more through weekends and participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota
  • A full UK Driving License
  • Previous Fire Alarm Experience and knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
  • FIA training (or equivalent required) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals
  • Understanding of BS5839 in particular part one and part six
  • A good level of IT literacy
  • An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace

Benefits:

  • A base salary of £30,000 - £38,000 per annum (40 hours a week), with opportunity to earn much more with overtime, travel time, out-of-hours retainer fees
  • Overtime paid at x1.5 of your wage
  • Ongoing career development opportunities
  • A company vehicle and a fuel card
  • Phone and Tablet
  • Full test equipment and power tools
  • 22 days of holiday allowance plus any UK bank holidays (30 days in total)


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