JB373: Fire & Security Engineer
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location: Gillingham, Kent
Overview:
First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Service & Installation 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 for the Fire & Security Engineer:
Perform system maintenance and fault finding, respond to emergency callouts, and handle reactive, minor or additional tasks related to the following systems: Automatic fire detection systems, fire extinguishing systems (gas suppression) and fire aspiration alarm systems.
Installation of high-end fire alarm systems.
Carry out any minor remedial/fault rectification works necessary during any PPM visit.
Assist colleagues when required with technical issues.
Ensure all systems worked upon are left operational where possible. Escalate urgent and critical problems prior to leaving site. Review alternative solutions, there is a need to be resourceful at all times.
Assist in the development of trainees, mentoring them in the working/best practice methods and report good progress or any areas of concern to your Service Supervisor.
Develop and maintain effective client relationships and assist in gaining future work by relaying leads and survey information to the sales team.
Attend and prepare for engineers meetings when required.
Complete electronic worksheets, timesheets and mileage/expense claims.
Health and safety training will be provided.
Escalate to your supervisor or a senior engineer and the office if delays or difficulties are encountered such as traffic delays/vehicle problems resulting in late/non-attendance (public transport can be used where possible).
Whilst on site update the site logbooks with details of all work carried out.
Maintain company issued equipment in good condition and fit for purpose. Report immediately any damaged, stolen or missing company issued equipment to your Service Supervisor.
Ensure good timekeeping and housekeeping at all times.
Correctly represent the company in company issued clothing.
Attend training courses to extend knowledge and skillset of various manufacturers products.
Testing of completed circuits.
Understand and adhere to CAD drawings.
Make decisions on cable routes.
The role will involve some working at heights (training will be provided).
Skills and Qualifications for the Fire & Security Engineer:
Proven experience in the fire industry, and ability to install, test, commission and service Fire Alarm Systems and/or Security Systems.
Excellent servicing, diagnostic and fault-finding skills, with the ability to resolve by elimination or technical recommendations.
Computer Literate, good general IT skills including Microsoft Excel and Word. Understanding and ability of software programming on main line products such i.e. Morley, Advanced, Kentec etc.
Ability to work on own initiative with minimum supervision.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to form good working relationships with colleagues, customers and outside bodies.
Use initiative and have strong attention to detail.
Good organisational and time management skills.
Excellent customer facing skills.
Salary: £34,000 - £40,000 per annum
Location: Gillingham, Kent
