Job Title:  Fire Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Installing various fire alarm systems in both industrial and commercial premises
• Complete small and larger installations as part of a team or on your own
• To be flexible to attend the main office based in Croydon as and when required
• Installation of fire alarm and security systems to BAFE/NSI standards
• To ensure that the client is satisfied in all aspects of the installation prior to leaving site
• Project a high level of quality customer services at all times
• To ensure that the relevant documentation is fully completed in an accurate and timely manner – including instructions, timesheets, work reports, service reports and expense claims

Qualities

• Positive, self-motivated and proactive individual
• The ability to operate effectively under pressure to rapidly changing circumstances
• Good skills, with the ability to encourage, negotiate and persuade others to achieve objectives
• Willingness to commute within the greater London area on a daily basis
• Well organised team player
• Excellent customer care skills

Essential Experience/ Criteria

• Ability to fault find accurately
• Good knowledge of BS5839:1/BS5839:6
• Good knowledge of fire alarm systems such as Morley, Advanced, Kentec, Ziton and Gent
• Ability to work on your own or as part of your team
• Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge in the following disciplines: Fire Alarm, PAVA, Emergency Lighting, Nurse Call and Disable Refuge Systems
• Life Safety Systems: 3 year

Qualifications/Certifications required (must hold 1 of following)

• NVQ Level 2/3 in security and alarms or equivalent.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in electrical installations or equivalent.
• Completed FIA Accreditation training modules or equivalent training and experience.

Required licenses

• A ECS card will be required for the candidate to be allowed onto building sites. If you already own a valid card this should enable you to start work immediately. However, a card can be applied for if the successful applicant does not possess one.
• Full UK Drivers License.
• Permit to work in the UK (foreign National)
• DBS Check will be carried out on successful candidates.

Hours

• Full Time – 40 hours per week
• The successful candidate will be required to work Monday –Friday based on client site
• Opportunity for overtime on weekends

 

Benefits/ Opportunities

• 23 days pro rata – paid Annual Leave
• Opportunity to work with a number of Clients
• Become a multi skilled engineer
• Build a career with an established and growing business

Experience:

• Fire alarm installation: 3 years (Preferred)

Location:

• London, Greater London (Required)

Licence:

• ECS card holder (Required)
• Driving License (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

** Please send your CV and covering letter to Recruitment@openviewgroup.com to be considered for this role***