Position: Fire alarm installation Technician
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Location: Mobile role based around the South Midlands region. Ideal candidate located: Milton Keynes
Benefits: Company Car/Van, company pension scheme, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
We are advertising this Fire and security/installation engineer role on behalf of our client ’City Facilities Management’ under the CBES contract. City were established in 1985, and the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest privately held, integrated FM companies.
Key Accountabilities:
*Multiple system type installation to commissioning of Fire including Addressable /Non- addressable systems, Air Sampling, Beam Detection, Wireless etc in accordance with the current standards and Codes of Practice.
*Work within project time constraints, identifying and communicating without delay any potential risks to the project delivery dates.
*Ability to commission and handover systems in line with the specification and drawings, including giving client demonstrations.
*FIA qualifications and a full understanding of BS5839
*Ensure timesheets and all other relevant paperwork is completed on time.
*Undertake any relevant training as required.
*Ensure all relevant H&S requirements are complied with.
*Ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself and the team in accordance with Company policy.
*Completion of the relevant e-documentation (via tablet) or paperwork in line with FIA & BAFE requirements
*Too actively always support, company policy and best practice around fire and security, with particular emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information.
*Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.
*Product knowledge IE Protec, Adt, Advanced, Kentec, Notifier and Honeywell would be advantageous including programming cause and effects.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
*A proven background and experience of Fire Alarms minimum of 8 years.
*A full clean driving licence and a willingness to travel to locations across the country.
*ECS/CSCS Card.
*FIA qualifications and a full understanding of BS5839 is essential.
*Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be advantageous.
*Ability to program cause and effects from a laptop is essential.
*Good communication skills are required as much of the role will involve being in a customer facing environment.
*The ability to work alone and effectively organise your time.
*A good understanding of the Standards which relate to our Industry and the systems we install is required.
*A good understanding of Health and Safety is essential.
*Willingness to go the extra mile.
*A flexible attitude to working hours is necessary and we require a willingness to travel to locations across the country. Some overnight stays may be required but these will be kept to a minimum.
*Self-motivated and a team player, demonstrating professionalism, positivity and proactive.
Desirable:
*Ideally have SSSTS or SMSTS cards or a willingness to achieve these.
*Relevant Qualification.
*Supervisor experience including full project delivery.
Interested candidates should forward their CV to Haley Small at PDA SEARCH & SELECTION LIMITED