Fire & Security Engineer

Job Title: Fire & Security Technician

Location:Lancashire / North West

Salary: £37,276 (includes on call allowance)

Benefits: Company Vehicle, company pension scheme, BUPA (single cover), death in service, 33 days holiday a year (including bank holidays) + once you pass your probation you will get a 10% ASDA Discount Card

Monday to Friday - 42.5 hours a week

On call / Standby: 1 week in every 4

City FM are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Technician to look after Stores in the Lancashire / North West regions.

Job Purpose:

To be the Fire & Security technical specialist for designated stores responsible for undertaking first call response to Fire, CCTV, EAS, Access Control, PA, Automatic Pedestrian Gates.

The purpose of this role is to carry out the technical repairs and PPM’s. You will ensure that all technical and compliance paperwork is completed and up to date at ALL times.

All work will be completed to the highest standards in an efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst complying with the laid-down company Health and Safety policy.

You will be comfortable working across a number of sites with minimum supervision and have the capability to liaise with On-Site Managers. You will be qualified to City and Guilds electrical.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Fire & Security Technician looking to further their career in a multi-site environment where delivering service excellence is the over-riding objective.

A hands-on, can-do and flexible approach to your work is an essential requirement.

There is an on call rota of 1 week in every 4.

Candidates must have a full and valid driving licence and be flexible to travel on a daily basis and occasional overnight stays.

Ideal candidates will have FIA 1 & 5 but this is not essential, just preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Electrical Competency Qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)
• CCTV IP/analogue Systems
• Fire alarm Systems
• PC Literate

We are advertising this role on behalf of our client 'City Facilities Management’. City were established in 1985 and the company has grown to become one of the worlds largest privately held, integrated FM companies.

City has a unique business model and for over 30 years has provided leading maintenance, engineering, technical procurement & support in dedicated partnerships with National Blue Chip companies. City also has a global presence with offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia.

The culture and values of City are shaped by being a family business with people at the heart of what they do. The business has ambitious growth plans and is keen to attract people who are passionate about delivering great standards and service to customers. In return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, industry leading Induction and training through our City & Guilds training academy and the opportunity to develop and progress is only limited by your own ambition.

City FM continue to enjoy sustained growth with its impressive multi-site client base which includes a National Facilities contract for ASDA.

As a result of recent organisational change, we are now embarking on an important recruitment exercise for our client.

To apply for this role please submit your full and up to date CV to Yvette Harding at PDA Search and Selection