Job Specification: Fire Engineer
Job title: Fire Engineer
Work Status: Permanent
Travel & Hours: Full time, core hours 08:00 – 17:00
Reporting Line: Maintenance Department Manager
About Fixatex:
Fixatex LTD, established in 2000, is a trusted electrical service provider operating across London and the Southeast. We are a family-owned business headquartered in Hertford, where we house our main office, warehouse and dedicated training centre.
We pride ourselves on the strong, personal relationships we build with our clients and their residents, delivering professional and responsive services across a wide range of electrical and fire safety requirements.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

We are seeking
a qualified and experienced Fire Engineer to join our team.
The successful candidate will
be accountable for completing all jobs assigned to them by the company which will include, but not limited to, installation,
maintenance
and servicing
of Fire Alarm & AOV systems.
The successful candidate will work across various domestic and commercial properties, primarily within the social housing and local authority sectors
The company will expect all jobs to be completed to a high standard with the job holder using their technical knowledge, in-line with industry regulations and company expectations.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Please note you must have held a full UK driving license for at least 12 Months
You must have the right to work in the UK

Required Skills, Attributes & Experience

• In-depth knowledge of the Fire & AOV industry
• Installation, maintenance, programming, servicing and commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of fire safety standards and legislations
• A proactive and responsible approach to health and safety in the workplace.
• Ability to use mobile devices to complete electronic job sheets and certification accurately, Excellentcommunication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organised and reliable.
• Takes ownership of outcomes with high degree of accountability and integrity.
• Qualifications
• Level 3 in Electrical installation.
• FIA training and certification.
• Minimum of 5 years experiencein the fire safety industry.
• The FIA AO Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Design Theory and Regulatory Requirement

• Where necessary interpret fire alarm or AOV drawings and specifications for a Fire or AOV install and be able to work with these accordingly.
• Work safely and in accordance withcurrent health and safety and Fire Alarm Regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in working with variousFire Alarm controls and equipment including Closed Protocol Systems.
• Complete scheduled servicing of Fire Alarm and AOV systems.
• Maintain and repair Fire Alarm and AOV Systems, including system adaptions.
• Complete full installations and upgrades of fire alarm systems.
• Completeall paperwork and job reports via the Oneserve application.
• Ensure all work conducted is in compliance with BS 7671 & BS5839 Fire Alarm regulations.
• Attend and complete all company provided training sessions.
• Participate in performance improvement programmes and regular appraisals
• Liaise effectively with office staff and supervisors to resolve queries
• Adhere to any KPI’s set by the company
• Perform any other duties as reasonably required byyour line manager or company directors

Required Skills, Attributes & Experience

• In-depth knowledge of the Fire & AOV industry
• Installation, maintenance, programming, servicing and commissioning experience.
• Strong understanding of fire safety standards and legislations
• A proactive and responsible approach to health and safety in the workplace.
• Ability to use mobile devices to complete electronic job sheets and certification accurately, Excellentcommunication skills, both verbal and written.
• Highly organised and reliable.
• Takes ownership of outcomes with high degree of accountability and integrity.
• Qualifications
• Level 3 in Electrical installation.
• FIA training and certification.
• Minimum of 5 years experiencein the fire safety industry.
• The FIA AO Level 3 in Fire Detection and Alarm Design Theory and Regulatory Requirements

You must have held a full UK driving license for at least 12 Months