Fire Alarm Service Engineer
Core
On-site servicing, preventative maintenance, fault-finding, and remedial works for site-wide fire detection, gas suppression, and passive/mechanical fire protection systems.
Role type
Senior IC Fire Alarm Service Engineer
Builds
Operational reliability of fire safety systems for critical infrastructure (data centers, healthcare, etc.)
Domain
Physical/clinical work (Fire Safety & Building Systems)
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Fire detection and alarm systems maintenance, Gas suppression systems (Argonite, CO₂, Inergen, Novec), Integrity testing, Fire legislation and standards knowledge, Fault-finding, Service documentation, Client liaison, IT literacy, Driving
Preferred skills
Coaching/mentoring, High-hazard site experience
Technologies
Networked fire alarm systems, Graphical interfaces, iPad service software, Gas extinguishing systems
Responsibilities
Service and maintain fire detection/alarm systems, Perform integrity testing, Complete service documentation, Liaise with clients for permits and compliance, Support mechanical/passive fire protection tasks, Participate in out-of-hours callout rota, Coach apprentices and new starters, Report health and safety concerns
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC