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JT 11 - Field Service Engineer - Fire & Security Systems

Location - Edinburgh

Salary - Competitive

Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Multi-skilled Field Service Engineer with strong skills and knowledge within the Fire & Security industry. The Field Service Engineer will work as part of a strong team to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance and extra works/emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements on Fire & Security Systems. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will have a fire & security engineering background and be able to provide supporting proof of qualifications/training.

Key Responsibilities

To carry out PPM in accordance with set schedules, ensuring engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise the operational effectiveness and reliability of the Fire & Security Systems.
Adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements.
To ensure on-site Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to in all respects and to maintain accurate records/documentation associated with the Fire & Security Systems.
To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all relevant reactive maintenance issues, and help desk requests.
To co-ordinate initial actions associated with all requests from the client.
To co-ordinate visiting specialist sub-contractors associated with Fire & Security Systems aspects of the PPM schedules.
To respond to call outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the contract as required.
Fault diagnosis associated with the PPM or Reactive maintenance of the site.
Assist other trades as necessary.
Manage workload and prioritise jobs appropriately
To provide reports in relation to work and equipment as required.
To undertake miscellaneous duties as requested by the Client.
To proactively work towards the growth of the contract into other service provisions be they System Upgrades, Like for Like replacements, Project works, etc.
Skills & Experience

Essential

Fire & Security Apprenticeship (or recognised equivalent)
Strong Fire & CCTV systems skills and knowledge
Health and Safety Training
GCSE (or ‘O’ Level equivalent) passes in Maths and English or recognised equivalent
Industry experience with similar maintenance duties including fault diagnosis, rectification and preventative tasks
Desirable
City & Guilds Part 3 (Electrical Installation 2360) or recognised equivalent
Experience in IT & Networking
Supervisory experience for future development

JT 11 - Field Service Engineer - Fire & Security Systems

Location - Edinburgh

Salary - Competitive