Fire Alarm Engineer

Fortus Recruitment are a recruitment company that specialise in placing people within the repairs & maintenance industry 

We are currently working on behalf of a Local Authority.

My Client is currently looking for a Fire Alarm Engineer for a Permanent position to carry out work in domestic properties covering North West London and surrounding areas.

The purpose of this role is to provide maintenance and servicing of life safety equipment, emergency light and smoke vent systems, in accordance with all current British & European standards, in accordance with BS5839 standards.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day to day planned and reactive maintenance of contracts
• Servicing and maintenance of emergency lighting systems
• To respond to emergency call-outs and carry out any remedial works as required
• Carry out asset verification
• Install replacement/additional equipment
• Take part in the on-call rota
• Conduct site surveys as required
• Supporting the development of apprentices
• To always act in a professional and diligent manor, considering the need of the clients

Required Skills and experience:

• Previous Fire Maintenance experience
• Good understanding of the British Standards BS 5839 and BS 5266.
• FIA units (1,3,5)
• Driving Licence

Working Environment:

This is operational site-based position and involves collaborating closely with the support service team. While also engaging with our clients. Expect a dynamic and fast paced work setting that combines on site work with on-going communication with office-based colleagues. The role requires proactive interaction and liaison with clients/customers, to ensure effective communication and first-class customer service.

Benefits:

• Basic Salary £34 - £38k with opportunity for overtime and standby, leading to a realistic OTE of £50,000- £65,000
• 25 days holiday plus statutory & day off on your birthday
• Company Van with optional personal use
• Annual performance related bonus.
• Standby and callout only required 1 night in 10
• Company pension scheme
• Progression opportunities
• Commitment to training and development. Part of the 5% club

Fortus Recruitment Group Limited acts as an Employment Business for the supply of temporary workers and an Employment Agency in relation to permanent vacancies. Fortus Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.