Fire and Security Engineer

• My client is a leading provider of technical engineering solutions
• Are you based in Edinburgh or Glasgow
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My client is a leading provider of technical engineering solutions for the built environment. We design, manage, and optimise smart spaces, utilising emerging technologies to enhance the environments where people work, learn, and live.

An opportunity for an experienced Fire & Security Service Engineer to join their existing team has arisen

This full-time, permanent position and can be based in either Glasgow, Edinburgh or Belfast.

Job Purpose
To carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance and extra works/emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements on Fire & Security Systems.

Aims and Objectives
To focus on the expected team behaviours for achieving significant results and outcomes for the business, to maintain its leading edge status within the industry and our reputation with our customers.

Ensure adherence to Health and Safety at all times

To be responsive and cooperative and achieve the required tasks set

Be part of a cohesive working team which aim to provide a high level of service to the client

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities
· To carry out PPM in accordance with set schedules, ensuring engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise the operational effectiveness and reliability of the Fire & Security Systems.
· Adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements.
· To ensure onsite Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to in all respects and to maintain accurate records/documentation associated with the Fire & Security Systems.
· To respond in a prompt and effective manner to all relevant reactive maintenance issues, and help desk requests.
· To co-ordinate initial actions associated with all requests from the client.
· To co-ordinate visiting specialist subcontractors associated with Fire & Security Systems aspects of the PPM schedules.
· To respond to call-outs and cover breakdowns and emergencies associated with the contract as required.
· Fault diagnosis associated with the PPM or Reactive maintenance of the site.
· Assist other trades as necessary.
· Manage workload and prioritise jobs appropriately
· To provide reports in relation to work and equipment as required.
· To undertake miscellaneous duties as requested by the Client.
· To proactively work towards the growth of the contract into other service provisions be they System Upgrades, Like for Like replacements, Project works, etc

Health & Safety
· All staff are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect. Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.
Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
The knowledge, skills, qualifications and experience relevant to the position are:

Job Requirements:
Essential
· Fire & Security Apprenticeship (or recognised equivalent)
· Health and Safety Training
· GCSE (or ‘O’ Level equivalent) passes in Maths and English or recognised equivalent
· Industry experience with similar maintenance duties including fault diagnosis, rectification and preventative tasks
· The candidate must be fully experienced in fire alarms and have the certification to evidence this
· Must have experience in IP and analogue CCTV
· Must be IPAF trained and have a valid Chapter 8 ECS card

Desirable
· City & Guilds Part 3 (Electrical Installation 2360) or recognised equivalent
· Experience in IT & Networking
· Supervisory experience for future development

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount