Fire Engineer – Ealing and Richmond

2019-06-07T14:42:44+00:00 June 7th, 2019|

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***