Senior Fire Alarm Technician

Argus Fire Protection provides essential services to commercial and industrial clients throughout the major centres of New Zealand including Auckland, Hamilton, the Bay of Plenty, Wellington, and Christchurch. We have been New Zealand owned and operated for three generations, and we invest heavily in our people and clients, in providing innovative solutions, and in the latest technology. We are big enough to cope with large projects and small enough to care for our people and clients.

THE ROLE

Our Christchurch team is looking for a Senior Fire Alarm Service Technician who can "Wow" our clients with technical skills, presentation, and communication style.

The role is service jobs focussed, including system fault finding, and assisting the wider team with your knowledge of multiple fire alarm system types and brands.

You will also have fire alarm system design capability to the extent of assisting with pricing fire alarm system alterations/repairs and smaller project pricing.

BENEFITS

• Company maintained vehicle
• Latest Phone (digital platforms used for most aspects of the job)
• Uniforms and PPE provided.
• Tools and equipment provided.
• Career progression available
• Overtime available paid over 40 hrs.
• Hourly rate between $36-$46 per hour.
• Regular training to update your knowledge of the industry and our company.
• Staff incentives
• Excellent supportive work environment
• Paid training leave, and course fees paid by Argus
• Flexible working hours

Argus Fire is known for our progressive company culture that fosters well-being and camaraderie amongst our team. We listen to our staff and encourage engagement and development for both job satisfaction and the good of the business and our clients. We have a community focus and we are an equal opportunity employer.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Proof of eligibility to work in New Zealand in a permanent, full-time role
• Current New Zealand driver's licence
• Five-plus years of experience in Fire Protection Is desirable.
• Ability to service and repair various types and brands of fire panels and fire safety systems.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Written and verbal communication skills, time management, problem-solving, interpreting technical data, and teamwork
• NZQA fire qualification is desirable
• Current valid Police clearance and Working with Children Check (or willing to obtain)

As with any position at Argus Fire, this role will present you with significant opportunities for personal and professional learning and development. Our active culture of investing in our people is strongly valued by those who work with us. You can also look forward to the job satisfaction that comes with working on more complex and varied fire systems, across a wide range of client sites.

If you believe you have the skills and attributes to add value to our business, and you would like to join a progressive happy team we would like to meet you, please apply now

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid work visa.