Fire Service, Small Works & Remedials Engineer

About the job

Job Title: Fire Service, Small Works & Remedials Engineer

Location: Melksham & Surrounding

Salary: Competitive

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

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 cutting-edge technology solutions.

Key Purpose of the Job:

Servicing and maintaining fire alarm and life safety systems in accordance with the current British Standards and manufacturers requirements.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Service, Maintenance and repairs of all types of Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting and Life Safety systems including, Nurse call systems, AOV systems and Interface system with all the many aspects of Life safety and security.
• Working towards and exceeding maintenance and fault-finding targets.
• Demonstrate systems for customers and explain details such as the causes and consequences of false alarms.
• Be part of an On Call Rota for out of hours callouts and telephone support.
• Understanding the clients' needs and fulfilling all jobs required.
• The post holder will ensure the health, safety, and welfare of themselves and their team in accordance with the Company Policy
• Carry out remedial works and extensive repairs as required on all types of life safety systems.

Essential requirements:

• Strong background and knowledge within Fire Security
• GENT & Advanced Fire Alarm systems knowledge is desirable.
• Excellent first-time resolution & risk management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• A proven background and experience of working within fire engineering.
• Experience of undertaking service, repair work
• Experience of conventional and addressable fire systems across a range of manufacturers equipment
• Good installation practices
• Knowledge of integration of detection systems into other disciplines would be a real advantage.
• Full understanding to BS5839 is essential.
• Full driving license
• FIA commissioning accreditations
• Preferred FIA Modules Held by Applicant:
• FD & A Unit 1
• FD & A Unit 2
• FD & A Advanced Installer
• FD & A Advanced Designer
• FD & A Advanced Commissioner

Desirable requirements for the Job:

• VESDA & Other Aspirating manufacturers is desirable
• Electrical background

Training:

• Further development training will be provided to the right applicant

Benefits:

• 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 £1,200 a year on real savings for everyday needs
• Wagestream - Get instant access to your wages through our financial wellbeing tool

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Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Electrical Engineering, Installation Engineer, Installation Operative, Fire Alarm Installation, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician, Electrician, Engineering Technician, Fire Engineer, Multi Skilled Engineer, Servicing Engineer, Maintenance Engineer and Engineering Supervisor may also be considered

When Kings carry out the recruitment process, we shall recruit as an equal opportunities employer.