Fire Commissioning & Installation Engineer

Overview

Fire Commissioning & Installation Engineer

Location: Worcester / West Mids / M5 corridor (National Travel when required)

Contract: Permanent Full Time

Salary: £36,800 plus Vehicle and Package

The position will involve, but will not be limited to, the following:

• Multiple system type installations. Commissioning of Fire Addressable & Non-addressable systems, Air Sampling, Beam Detection, Wireless technologies in accordance with the current standards and Codes of Practice.
• Work within project time constraints, identifying and communicating without delay any potential risks to the project delivery dates.
• Ability to commission and handover systems in line with the specification and drawings, including giving client demonstrations.
• FIA qualifications and a full understanding of BS5839.
• Ensure timesheets and all other relevant paperwork is completed on time.
• Undertake any relevant training as required.
• Ensure all relevant H&S requirements are complied with.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of yourself and the team in accordance with Company policy.
• Completion of the relevant e-documentation (via tablet) or paperwork in line with FIA & BAFE requirements.
• Actively support at all times the company policy and best practice in the area of fire and security, with particular emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information.
• Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.
• Product knowledge including Protec, ADT, Advanced, Kentec, Notifier and Honeywell, including programming cause and effects, would be advantageous.

• A proven background and experience of Fire Alarms minimum of 8 years.
• FIA qualifications and a full understanding of BS5839 is essential.
• Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.
• Ability to program cause and effects from a laptop is essential.
• Good communication skills are required as the majority of the role will involve being in a customer facing environment.
• The ability to work alone and effectively organise your time.
• A good understanding of the Standards which relate to our Industry and the systems we install is required.
• A good understanding of Health and Safety is essential.
• A full clean driving licence and a willingness to travel to locations across the country.
• ECS/CSCS Card.
• IPAF
• Willingness to go the extra mile.
• A flexible attitude to working hours is necessary and we require a willingness to travel to locations across the country. Some overnight stays may be required but these will be kept to a minimum.
• Self-motivated and a team player, demonstrating professionalism, positivity and proactive.

• Starting salary of £36,800
• Permanent full time
• Company car or van
• 33 days annual leave
• Working hours Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week
• Travel paid except for the 1st and last 30 minutes of the day
• Pension
• Joining a passionate and friendly team
• Ongoing training
• Genuine progression for someone with the passion to do so