Competitive
London, England
Permanent, Variable

Fire Alarm Engineer

Posted by OCS .

Job Reference: /PL/05-08/1258/4

Job Title: Fire Alarm Engineer

Location: South East

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Hours per week: Monday to Thursday - 08:00 to 17:00 - 37.5 hours per week

Business Overview

Atalian Servest and OCS have merged to create a new organisation, the OCS Group UK & Ireland. We are a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting for a Fire Alarm Engineer to join our passionate and driven team based at our client's site in the South East region.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out planned and fault diagnostic work to various Fire panels and Intruder panels.
  • To carry out PPMs on Intruder, Fire, EML, Access Control and CCTV.
  • To carry out small works when required.
  • Participation of the out of hours call out rota.
  • Work flexible hours to suit business requirements.
  • Maintain a safe working environment for yourself, other engineers, end users on site and Public at all times.
  • Ability to work effectively on own or as part of team to ensure we meet our client contract Expectations.
  • To collaborate with other engineers and site staff to arrange site access to required working areas.
  • A flexible approach to supporting other resources as required.
  • Working with Management to assist with the Fire & Security growth.

About You:

  • Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
  • The ideal candidate will be a motivated and capable engineer with previous experience in fire, security, CCTV and access control systems. You will have a good range of experience in different sectors and hands on experience with tools. We are looking for an engineer who has the ability to take on and understand new products and technology. You will be easy-going but hardworking and need to be friendly and approachable when dealing with others. They should be comfortable working in a range of environments with minimal guidance.
  • You will need to be flexible schedule-wise. They should set an example of excellent quality when installing fire and security systems.
  • Although we aim to keep our team operating as close to home as possible, we will require our staff to travel with occasional overnight stays when required. Working hours vary, but are Monday to Friday, predominantly office hours. However, working outside normal hours will be a requirement due to the nature of a 24/7 business.

Minimum Requirements / Qualifications

Essential

  • Good Knowledge of BS5839-1:2017, PD6662.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.
  • Be able to operate SMART devices and complete electronic documentation.
  • Full driving licence.
  • The ability to satisfy BS7858 and enhanced DBS checks.

Desirable

  • Experience in a similar role and working sectors.
  • FIA Modules (if not training will be given).
  • ECS/CSCS Card.

Benefits

  • Wide range of retail discounts
  • Discounted gym membership
  • Join our Cycle to Work scheme
  • Access to "CHROMA", our internal colleague-led diversity and inclusion community – join a committee or take part in our events
  • Access to internal Mental Health First Aiders
  • Immediate access to "Opportunity" our internal Learning and Development platform
  • Required professional membership fees paid for
  • Win monthly Atalian Servest Superstar Awards

How to apply

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