Key Purpose of role:

Servicing, fault finding, replacing, and repairing fire alarm systems including emergency lighting in accordance with the current standards. Working with fire alarm systems, emergency lighting, intercom systems and some Nurse Call systems. Ability to think on your feet and is passionate in finding a resolution to a problem, with the confidence of being able to tackle any situation on-site.

Key Job Responsibilities:

* Investigate & fault finding on Fire Detection and Alarm and Emergency Lighting systems, primarily. In depth knowledge of Nurse Call and Staff attack systems, including Intercall, C-Tec (Quantec), SAS. Sound working knowledge of all Access Control and intercom systems, including Paxton, RGL, Fermax, Videx. Knowledge of CCTV and Intruder is an advantage.

* Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance of all fire & security systems.

* Be part of an On-Call Rota for OOH callouts and telephone support. (24//7/365)

* Repair, Commissioning, and Installation of both conventional and analogue addressable fire alarm systems to a high standard of workmanship

* The post holder will understand the regulatory, (EG: BS5839-1, BS5266- 1) fair trading and competition rules relating to their work and sufficiently to be able to comply with them, relying on their own knowledge or on their ability to recognise that they will need specialist support.

* The successful person should always actively support company policy and best practice in the area of security and confidentiality, with emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information and its end users.

* Implement and act in accordance with the organisation's information security policies.

Essential Requirements for the job:

* Excellent first-time resolution & risk management skills

* Excellent communication skills

* A proven background and experience of working within the fire Industry.

* Experience of undertaking service and repair work

* Experience of conventional and addressable fire systems across a range of manufacturers equipment

* Good installation practices and in accordance with BS7671, where required.

* Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage. (Interfaces and shutdowns, etc)

* Full understanding to BS5839 is essential.

* Detailed understanding of Emergency Lighting systems to BS5266-1

* The ability to be resourceful with a dynamic approach to problem solving is essential.

* Full driving licence

Desirable Requirements for the job:

* Advanced, Kentec, C-Tec, Apollo, Hochiki, Fire Alarm systems knowledge is desirable.

* Gent by Honeywell, VESDA & Other Aspirating manufacturers is desirable.

* ICEL accreditation of emergency lighting

* Good overall fire product knowledge

Benefits:

* Up to £38,000 basic with high OTE available

* Paid Travel time after 30 minutes

* Paid Overtime at premium rate

* Standby allowance for on call

* Company Vehicle with private use option

* Life Insurance

* 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays