Job Description

Job Brief

The role involves working within the JS Fire Protection Team, carrying out a multitude of technical tasks in accordance with the BAFE and Company guidelines. As part of our team, you will receive ongoing training, support and development. We have great opportunities to help install and maintain work for our existing and new client base, these opportunities are in the domestic and commercial sectors, offering a wide range of fire services.

You will be trained on Fuzion 4's operating system and will be expected to gain an awareness of various fire systems, as well as learning industry terminology.

This is a team-based role, but the ability to work confidently and effectively on your own initiative will be paramount. You must be well presented, a quick learner, and able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment.

Duties can change from time to time subject to client's requirements and change to the marketplace.

Contractual Information

Job Type:

Full-Time, Permanent

Probation Period:

6 Months

Hours of Work:

Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm with a 30minute unpaid break for lunch

Standby Duties:

One in every four, subject to numbers of engineers.

Salary:

34,000.00 - 38,000.00 per year dependant on experience and qualifications

You will receive 22 days of paid holiday plus all UK statutory Bank Holidays, which increases with time served. You will also be auto-enrolled onto the workplace pension scheme after 3-months, you can opt-out should you choose.

You will be provided with the following:

Company Van (business use only)

Company Uniform

Company Mobile Phone (business use only)

Main Responsibilities

Carry out servicing (including weekly testing) and fault finding/rectification across all disciplines of fire to the relevant industry standards (BAFE and IEE).

Compile comprehensive reports from all site visits.

Carry out standby duties as a part of a team rota.

General Duties

To be familiar with the companies' policies, procedures and guidelines which are set out in the Employee Handbook. Particularly, those associated with Health and Safety.

To undertake training and development essential for the role.

To complete a 6-month probationary period and participate in annual appraisals with your line manager to monitor performance and set objectives.

To undertake any other reasonable duty, at the same level of responsibility, that has been requested by senior staff.

Person Specification

Experience, Skills & Competencies Required (Technical & Practical Experience)

The candidate should have 3 years' experience within the fire industry and should:

Have experience in industrial, commercial and domestic settings, working on systems of varying sizes, including small works & maintenance.

Be able to identify and rectify faults across effectively and efficiently.

Ability to service systems on all areas of fire to the relevant industry standards (BAFE and IEE).

Have knowledge base of multiple manufacturers equipment and experience working with the following systems:

o C-tec

o Wireless Radio Systems

o Morley/Kentec Fire

o EMS

o Nurse Call Systems

Fluent in the English language, both spoken and written, as well as being literate and numerate.

Excellent customer service skills.

Have the ability to correspond clearly, concisely, and politely with administrators, technicians, customers, and external organisations, whether by telephone or written communication.

Have basic IT skills using MS Word, MS Outlook etc.

Have the skills to be multi-faceted and the ability to carry out numerous duties across various departments.

Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

IP Knowledge

Qualified in Fire Extinguisher Installation & Servicing

IPAF

PASMA

ECS Card (with at least 6 months remaining)

Essential Aptitudes

Punctual

Positive

Supportive

Proactive

Detail-orientated

Methodical

Time-efficient

Independent

All conditional job offers are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks (including enhanced DBS check).

This job description is neither exhaustive nor exclusive and may be reviewed in the future depending upon operational requirements and staffing levels of the business.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,000.00-38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company events
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Experience:

Fire Alarm: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Valid Full UK Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 08/05/2025
Reference ID: Fire Alarm Service Technician 2025