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Fire Prevention TechnicianKronospan • Wrexham, Clwyd, GB_WLS
Fire Prevention Technician

Fire Prevention Technician

Kronospan • Wrexham, Clwyd, GB_WLS
26 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Fire Prevention Technician

Chirk, Wrexham

Full-Time

Kronospan is seeking a proactive and safety-focused Fire Prevention and Maintenance Technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering or maintenance professional with a strong understanding of fire detection and protection systems to play a key role in maintaining site safety and operational reliability.

Reporting to the Fire Prevention Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for designated plant areas, supporting maintenance strategies, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with fire safety regulations across the site.

Main Duties:

  • Maintain comprehensive site knowledge of all fire alarm, fire detection, and fire protection systems.
  • Carry out maintenance, repairs, inspections, and testing of mechanical and electrical equipment associated with fire detection and suppression systems.
  • Assist in developing and improving inspection and maintenance procedures in line with statutory requirements and engineering best practices.
  • Actively participate as a member of the on-site Emergency Response Fire Team.

Specific Duties:

  • Complete weekly sprinkler valve and fire pump testing, ensuring accurate recording within the site OPS system.
  • Conduct weekly inspections and maintenance of GreCon, Firefly, and T&B spark detection and suppression systems.
  • Implement corrective action plans to address issues identified during inspections and testing schedules.
  • Carry out regular fire and explosion prevention audits across all three production press lines.
  • Support departmental management during annual external and internal audit programmes.
  • Ensure actions arising from Technical, VdS, Fire Insurance, and other fire-related audits are completed and closed out effectively.
  • Ensure full compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
  • Coordinate routine maintenance planning and contractor support during plant shutdown schedules.
  • Attend training and personal development programmes to support ongoing progression within the role.

Qualifications:

  • Experience working with fire detection, suppression, or protection systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, BTEC qualified or Time Served.
  • Knowledge of fire safety regulations and engineering compliance standards.
  • Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in out-of-hours on-call support when required.
  • Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and high operational standards.

Additional Information:

  • Opportunity to work within a global manufacturing leader.
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about fire prevention, plant safety, and engineering excellence, we would love to hear from you.

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