Fire Alarm Technician - Positive Work Culture

About the Company

Fire Security Services (FSS) is a privately-owned business and a market leader for fire protection and building compliance services across New Zealand. We work with three pillars:

• Make it Easy, Kia Ngàwari
• Got your Back, Kua mau tòu tuarà
• Own It, Nòna ake

FSS is all about keeping people and property safe. With branches throughout the North Island, we service a huge range of sites from Airports to Hospitals, Rest Homes, and commercial businesses.

Our Hawkes Bay business continues to experience growth with new customers and contracts therefore we are looking for an experienced technician to fill the role of Fire Alarm Technician. 

About the role

Fire Security Services (FSS) is shaking up the industry! We are a privately-owned business and a market leader for fire protection and building compliance services across New Zealand.  It’s a great industry to work in. When what you do is all about life safety, you get to work with a passionate bunch of people, and it is our people that make FSS a great place to come to work. We have our customers’ and each other’s back, we keep it simple, and we own it - period. 

Our Palmerston North customer base is growing and we need to add to the team.

This is a full-time position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week. We provide our customers with 24/7 callout support therefore the roles may include rostered on call duties. 

The nature of the work involves keeping cool under pressure and thinking on your feet to problem solve. Your positive attitude, effective communication skills and sense of humour will help you to get along with customers and the team.

In order to hit the ground running, you will need to bring a minimum of 3 years’ experience “on the tools” and have a full valid NZ Driver Licence, and knowledge of fire alarm systems used in NZ and the NZ & AU Fire Alarm Standards.

Your role will include but not be limited to:

• Diagnosing Fire Alarm system faults 
• Repairing faults
• Minor installation work
• Rostered On-Call to attend afterhours call outs.

You will hold: 

• A clean, full NZ driver licence
• Affinity to work at heights.
• Ability to be part of On Call Roster
• Preferably hold NZQA Alarm & Fire Detection L4 or be working towards this qualification
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience with fire alarms in New Zealand.
• Be familiar with relevant NZS 4512 and the Building Act.
• Great customer service and communication skills
• Sound technical and problem-solving skills.
• Clean Criminal history record

We can offer:

• Great remuneration based on experience.
• Continued NZQA training.
• Late model vehicle with fitout and tools.
• Opportunities to mentor trainees.
• Regular team gatherings and social club.
• Awesome team who are passionate about what they do.
• Support with relocation if required.

You will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing.

You will be able to take up this role before the end of June 2023.

If you are interested in this role, do not delay, apply now through the Seek portal.