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Job: Fire Engineer - Kent

Area: East London

Salary: £28,295 - £37,440 + Van & Fuel Card

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. We trust our engineers to be the face of our business and engage with our clients to ensure we deliver exceptional customer service excellence.

Duties:

* 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 deficiencies or deviations in systems.

* Report on and maintain emergency lighting systems and other associated equipment, such as fire extinguishers, AOV’s etc.

* Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with the Engineering Technical Supervisor and Procurement Department to keep replenished and appropriately stocked.

* Having a Health and Safety mindset, looking at possible risks associated with the role and reporting any issues promptly to support the ongoing safety of self and others.

* Complete a first time fix where possible.

Requirements:

* 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.

Benefits

* 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

* Ongoing career development opportunities

* A company vehicle and a fuel card

* Phone and Tablet

* Full test equipment and power tools

* 22 days of holiday allowance plus any UK bank holidays (30 days in total)

ASAP interviews + ASAP start