Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer

About the job Fire Service & Maintenance Engineer

Oxford

£28,295 - £37,440 per annum + overtimes/ travel time / out of hours retainer fees

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get:

• A base salary of £28,295 - £37,440 per annum (40 hours a week) and opportunity to earn much more with overtimes, travel time, out of hours retainer fees (Fire engineers usually work between 45-50 hours what significantly increases the salary)
• Overtime paid at x1.5 of your wage

This is a role that is focused on the delivery of PPM Servicing & will include repairing the life safety systems and facilitating the Health & Safety procedures and requirements within the contract. You will be working in a different environment every day and across a variety of locations.

The ideal candidate for a Fire Alarm Engineer will have:

• 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.

You will be expected to:

• 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 on and maintain emergency lighting systems and other associated equipment, such as fire extinguishers, AOVs etc.
• Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with the Engineering Technical Supervisor and Procurement Department to keep replenished and appropriately stocked.
• Complete a first time fix where possible.