Fortus Recruitment Group

Fire Alarm Engineer

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Job Location

Ilford, United Kingdom

Job Description

FIRE ALARM ENGINEER

EAST LONDON

Fortus Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry

We are currently working on behalf of a Local Authority.

I am now looking for a Fire Alarm Engineer that has install and reactive repairs experience. My client offers Fire Alarm engineer further training to build on your existing knowledge within the field.

General Duties/ Key Responsibilities:

Provide day to day planned and reactive maintenance of contracts
To 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
To act at all times in a professional and diligent manor, considering the need of the client
To service, maintain and install fire alarm system (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 etcConduct 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.
Skills/Qualifications:

Good understanding of the 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 6
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) and opportunity to earn much more with overtimes, 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)
Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer

Location: Ilford, GB

Posted Date: 11/26/2024
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November 26, 2024
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