Service Engineer - Field based

Newstaff Employment is recruiting for a multi-skilled Service Engineer to carry out maintenance, reactive callouts and small works on fire alarm, emergency lighting, CCTV, intruder alarm and access control systems.

• The role will involve diagnosing faults, liaising closely with the service team to ensure sufficient scheduling and completion of works.
• Complete accurate reporting including service reports.
• Complying with health and safety legislation, company policies and safe working conditions.
• Participate in the out-of-hours standby and call-out rota.
• Maintain the company vehicle.
• All other tasks as required.

Requirements

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining both Fire Alarm and Security systems.
• Strong knowledge of Fire Alarm systems and BS 5839.
• Fire Industry Association (FIA) qualifications or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining Emergency Lighting systems.
• An electrical background.
• Knowledge of integrated security systems (desirable).
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• A full UK driving licence.
• ECS, CSCS and/or IPAF certification (preferred).
• A flexible approach with willingness to travel nationally and undertake occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of five years’ experience within the Fire & Security industry (preferred).
• Experience servicing and maintaining Fire Alarm and Emergency Lighting systems.
• Electrical qualifications or relevant industry experience.
• Fire Extinguisher training (desirable).

Working Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• 8.30am – 5.30pm
• Overtime opportunities available
• Participation in on-call rota

Work Location: Field Based/On the road, Hertfordshire, Home counties, North London areas.

Benefits

Salary: £35,000 pa to £40,000 pa

Benefits:

• Company van (available for personal use)
• Company phone
• Company laptop
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Ongoing technical and personal development training
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment

Interested? Please email CV to annemarie.harrington@newsaffemployment.co.uk