Fire Engineer (Service and Maintenance ) Hertfordshire

Fire Service and Maintenance Engineers

Location: Hertfordshire

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get:

• SALARY £28,295 – £37,440 per annum (40 hours a week) and the opportunity to earn much more with overtime, travel time, out-of-hours retainer fees (Fire engineers at MCS usually work between 45-50 hours which significantly increases the salary)
• 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 -31 days in total)

This is a role that is focused on the delivery of PPM Servicing & will include repairing the life safety systems and facilitating the Health & Safety procedures and requirements within the contract. You will be working in a different environment every day and across a variety of locations. We trust our engineers to be the face of our business and engage with our clients to ensure we deliver exceptional customer service excellence.

Our client is a  leading national supplier of fire safety, security, and electrical services for the Social Housing sector.  The business has won a number of new contracts and is looking for experienced engineers to carry out installs, testing, inspection, and repairs as part of our existing, skilled team. Progression, learning and ensuring the safety of tenants is their primary concern so attention to detail, communication, and taking pride in your work is all essential.

You will be expected to:

• To service, maintain and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1) and emergency lighting system Nurse Call and Access Control in accordance with the 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.
• Having a Health and Safety mindset, looking at possible risks associated with the role and reporting any issues promptly to support the ongoing safety of self and others.
• Complete a first time fix where possible

The ideal candidate for a Fire Alarm Engineer 

• 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 6
• A good level of IT literacy.
• An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace.

They are a company that promotes work-life balance, giving employees access to a great benefits package including an employee assistance program, well-being app, mental health support, employee discount scheme, death-in-service insurance, and company pension scheme.

For more information, please call Charlotte on 07849 421704 or email: charlotte@zitko.co.uk