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Fire Alarm Engineer

Fire Alarm Engineer

Kings SecurityYork, England, UK
4 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Who are Efire

Efire part of Kings Secure Technologies Group are a fire specialist company with nationwide coverage combining modern technology with traditional expertise and customer service. Efire are dedicated to safeguarding lives and properties with comprehensive fire and life safety systems including Fire Detection Alarm Systems Suppression Systems Emergency Lighting and Life Safety Systems.

Joining us means becoming a part of a nationwide organisation that offers a plethora of benefits and pathways for career advancement within a dynamic and supportive workforce dedicated to delivering cuttingedge technology solutions.

Key Purpose of the Job :

Servicing fault finding replacing and repairing fire alarm systems including emergency lighting in accordance with the current standards. Working with access control fire alarm systems emergency lighting intercom systems and some Nurse Call systems. Ability to think on your feet and is passionate in finding a resolution to a problem with the confidence of being able to tackle any situation onsite.

Requirements

Key Job Responsibilities :

  • Investigate & fault finding on Fire Detection and Alarm and Emergency Lighting systems primarily. In depth knowledge of Nurse Call and Staff attack systems including Intercall CTec (Quantec) SAS. Sound working knowledge of all Access Control and intercom systems including Paxton RGL Fermax Videx. Knowledge of CCTV and Intruder is an advantage.
  • Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance of all fire & security systems.
  • Be part of an OnCall Rota for OOH callouts and telephone support.
  • Repair Commissioning and Installation of both conventional and analogue addressable fire alarm systems to a high standard of workmanship
  • The post holder will understand the regulatory (EG : BS58391 BS5266 1 fair trading and competition rules relating to their work and sufficiently to be able to comply with them relying on their own knowledge or on their ability to recognise that they will need specialist support.
  • The successful person should always actively support company policy and best practice in the area of security and confidentiality with emphasis on the protection of sensitive customer information and its end users.
  • Understanding the clients needs and fulfilling all jobs required and cooperation with all site conditions fully.

Essential Requirements for the Job :

  • Excellent firsttime resolution & risk management skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A proven background and experience of working within the fire Industry.
  • Experience of undertaking service and repair work
  • Experience of conventional and addressable fire systems across a range of manufacturers equipment
  • Good installation practices and in accordance with BS7671 where required.
  • Good Experience of Nurse Call Systems of all types.
  • Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage. (Interfaces and shutdowns etc)
  • Full understanding to BS5839 is essential.
  • Detailed understanding of Emergency Lighting systems to BS52661
  • The ability to be resourceful with a dynamic approach to problem solving is essential.
  • Full driving licence
  • FIA Modules required or as per industry standards in accordance with the RRO2005 for competency.

    • Desirable Requirements for the Job :

  • Advanced Kentec CTec Apollo Hochiki Fire Alarm systems knowledge is desirable.
  • Gent by Honeywell VESDA & Other Aspirating manufacturers is desirable.
  • Experience of Access control systems of all types
  • Electrical or Electronic systems background
  • ICEL accreditation of emergency lighting
  • Good overall fire product knowledge

    • If you are passionate about fire safety engineering and want to make a difference in peoples lives we invite you to apply today and join our innovative team at Kings Security Systems Ltd!

    When Kings carry out recruitment we do so as an Equal Opportunities Employer.

    Job Types : Fulltime Permanent

    Benefits

    Why work for us

  • High OTE available
  • Paid Travel time after 30 minutes
  • Paid Overtime at premium rate
  • Standby allowance for on call
  • Full Remote Technical Support
  • Company Vehicle with private use option
  • Life Insurance
  • 25 days holiday 8 bank holidays
  • Day back in lieu when bank holiday worked
  • Immediate start available
  • Career development opportunities
  • Referral Scheme
  • Employee Benefits Programme including shopping vouchers and discount; up to 1200 a year on real savings for everyday needs
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    • Key Skills

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    Employment Type : Full Time

    Experience : years

    Vacancy : 1

    Monthly Salary Salary : 36000 - 38000

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