Fire Alarm Engineer

A new position has opened up for a Maintenance Engineer to join our clients expanding team based in Kent. You will be required to visit client premises mainly in the London area, with the possibility of nationwide travel and overnight stays. The individual will be responsible for the servicing, breakdown cover and testing of electrical and fire alarm systems across a wide variety of client sites. The Maintenance Engineer must be able to identify and recommend action for faulty or redundant systems and where necessary, repair/replace system components to remove repetitive issues and ensure durability. The role requires the maintaining of fire alarm systems and smoke venting systems on occupied developments and emergency call-out basis in line with contracted expectations. In order to successfully carry out this role you will require an understanding of smoke ventilation systems, inverters, dampers and detection systems and be able to work to tight deadlines in accordance with project requirements and the ability to safely perform lone working.

Responsibilities

Maintaining of Fire Alarm and AOV systems

Good knowledge of BS5839, BS5266 & BS7671

Offering a comprehensive service to our customers' in accordance with British Standards in a

defined area.

Inclusion on out of hours call out rota (currently one week in every eight)

Offering a comprehensive service to our customers' in accordance with British Standards in a defined area.

Ability to work from schematics and drawings

Ability to fault find issues

Liaise with development on site Concierge / Building managers, Property managers, Design,

Project Management and Installation and Commissioning departments

Ongoing job role administration inclusive of daily report sheets, supplying the maintenance

office-based staff with full equipment details of any faulty equipment, timesheets, vehicle

checklists, expense forms etc.

Understanding of smoke venting and fire alarm systems to BS5839 and BS7436 standards

Requirements

Computer literate

Team Player who is prepared to go the extra mile for your customers and colleagues when required. with excellent interpersonal and communication skills,

Self-motivated approach to work, and exhibit the companies' vision and values

Flexible and enthusiastic

Offering a comprehensive service to our customers' in accordance with British Standards in a defined area.

Smart and Presentable appearance

Electrical Engineering background

Ability to work with multiple discipline projects

Decision making ability

Time management and organization skills

Driving License