
Service and Maintenance Engineer - Fire
£37,000 DOE
Edinburgh/West Lothian
Responsibilities:
Service and maintain systems in accordance with British Standards and BAFE SP201 and SP203
Attend reactive and preventative maintenance of fire detection and alarm and gas suppression systems
Actively support at all times, company policy and best practice
Carry out commissioning of additional devices to existing systems
Support other departments where required from Projects to Sales
Taking an active part in the out of hours on-call rota
Expectation of overtime and out of hours working
Positive, self-motivated, and proactive, with a 'can do' attitude
The ability to operate effectively under pressure to rapidly changing circumstances
Well organised team player
To ensure that the client is satisfied in all aspects of the service 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, mileage reports, work reports, service reports and expense claims
To follow Health & Safety procedures set out by the company in order to ensure the safety of you, your colleagues and others. Also, adhere to the Company Health and Safety policy
Adhere to company rules and ensure compliance to ISO:9001:2015 & ISO 14001:2004
Requirements:
GENT, Advanced, Siemens, Morley, Kentec, Siemens, Eaton, Notifier,Ziton, IFAX Fire Alarm systems knowledge is desirable.
Linear Heat Systems
ATEX
Knowledge and understanding of various computer based Graphical User Interfaces.
Knowledge of CompEx systems is desirable but not a pre-requisite.
VESDA & Other Aspirating manufacturers is desirable.
Electrical background
ICEL accreditation of emergency lighting.
FIA F-Gas certification.
ECS/CSCS card required
Valid Asbestos UKATA certificate - desirable
Ideally you will have FIA's Units 1, 4 & 5 qualifications (or equivalent Level 3 Qualification) and be experienced with both addressable and conventional systems as you will be required to undertake routine service and reactive works to various fire alarm systems across the UK
Proven knowledge and FIA certificated competencies (or adequate similar training) are essential and a thorough understanding of relevant British Standards, in particular clauses relating to servicing, maintenance, and commissioning.
Experience and personal attributes:
Must have a good awareness of industry codes and standards
Work within the guidelines and processes as set out by the company
You must have at least 5 years' experience in the fire industry
Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge in the following disciplines: Fire Alarm, PAVA, Emergency Lighting, Nurse Call and Disabled Refuge Systems.
Ability to fault find accurately.
Competent using technology such as laptops, measuring devices, smart phones etc.
Competent IT skills in the use of Microsoft office software such as Word and Excel as this is required for completion of reports, timesheets, asset registers etc
Good customer service skills as you will be dealing with out high-end clients on a day to day basis.