Field Service Engineer - Fire & Security Systems

JT 11 - Field Service Engineer - Fire & Security Systems

Location - Edinburgh

Salary - Competitive

Overview:
We are currently recruiting for a Multi-skilled Field Service Engineer with strong skills and knowledge within the Fire & Security industry. The Field Service Engineer will work as part of a strong team to carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), Reactive Maintenance and extra works/emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements on Fire & Security Systems. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will have a fire & security engineering background and be able to provide supporting proof of qualifications/training.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 on-site 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 sub-contractors 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.
• Skills & Experience

Essential

• Fire & Security Apprenticeship (or recognised equivalent)
• Strong Fire & CCTV systems skills and knowledge
• 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
• Desirable
• City & Guilds Part 3 (Electrical Installation 2360) or recognised equivalent
• Experience in IT & Networking
• Supervisory experience for future development

JT 11 - Field Service Engineer - Fire & Security Systems

Location - Edinburgh

Salary - Competitive