United Kingdom onlyFire Extinguisher Engineer - Kent
FAFS Fire & Security specialise in designing, installing, commissioning and servicing automatic Fire Detection, Protection and Alarm Systems in and around Greater London. We are currently looking to appoint a new Fire Extinguisher Engineer specifically covering the Kent region.
Basic Salary up to £30,000 per annum subject to experience
Pension, Life Assurance & much more. – Please see our generous remuneration packages below
FAFS Fire & Security's Fire Extinguisher Engineer’s
Service recharge, inspect and maintain fire extinguishers on customer sites to relevant British Standards. Attend callouts to carry out required repairs to Fire Extinguishing Equipment, Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting and Fire Suppression Systems. To represent the Company in a professional manner in order to maintain the highest levels of customer satisfaction.
- Service fire extinguishers on a regular basis in accordance with relevant British Standards
- Clean, refill, repair and recharge fire extinguishers as required
- Carry out the installation of new fire extinguishers and fire safety equipment
- Undertake routine service visits as directed by the Service Department
- Provide high levels of customer service at all times
- Ensure accurate records are kept of all visits made, inspections carried out, work completed and ensure all paperwork is completed competently and promptly
- Advise customers of any remedial action required and produce estimates for these works
- Carryout fire extinguisher surveys
- Carryout visual inspection of all fire detection and alarm devices as detailed within BS 5839 pt. 1 1988 on a routine basis
- Conduct simple fire alarm testing refer to section 4 BS 5839 but only at customers request
- Maintain contact with your Line Manager throughout the day and advise of any relevant issues
- Participate in out-of-hours duties as part of an on-call rota
Requirements
Who We’re Looking For
FAFS Fire & Security recognise that our exemplary service can only be maintained by compliance to and the surpassing of British and European Standards which can only be effected through the continuous professional development of all team members, therefore, in addition to having all the usual attributes of a great FAFS Fire & Security employee, such as; a positive attitude, excellent communication skills, well presented and professional at all times, ability to work alone and as part of a team, for this specific opportunity, we are looking for candidates who also offer:
- Minimum of 2 years servicing experience
- Ability to meet the demands of the role and work in a fast-paced environment
- Knowledge and experience of the relevant British Standards and regulations
- A full UK driving license
- Excellent customer service skills
- Good problem-solving skills
Benefits
How we Attract, Reward & Retain Our Employees
At FAFS Fire & Security we recognise the importance of fairly rewarding our employees. We go above and beyond with our remuneration packages that not only meet the needs of a challenging economic climate, but we offer packages, benefits and incentives to support the broader needs of our people making their everyday lives and futures more comfortable.
- Basic Salary – up to £30,000 subject to experience
- Fully equipped company vehicle
- Royal London Pension
- Life Assurance 4x Salary
- 22 days Paid Holidays plus Bank Holidays
- Additional holiday day for each full year of completed service (up to 25 days)
- Paid Candidate Referral Scheme – up to £1,000 per referral, unlimited referrals.
- Mental Health & Well-being Scheme
- Employee Recognition Scheme
- Development and progression opportunities
A Little More About FAFS Fire & Security
We are a small, regionally focused business which gifts our clients a bespoke and reactive service with undivided attention & dedication. However, we have the luxury and benefit of being part of a wider group of businesses within the Fire Protection, Security & Building Management Systems industry, allowing us to share best-practice, learning & development academies, Human Resource specialists and knowledge for constant improvement across the critical service industry.
Big enough to provide but small enough to care.
Our Business Include:
- FAFS Fire & Security fafsfireandsecurity.com
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- Alarm Communications acl.uk.com
- Griffin Fire acl.uk.com
- Clymac clymac.co.uk
- Morgan Fire Protection morganfire.co.uk
- Victory Fire morganfire.co.uk
- Marlowe Smoke Control marlowe-aov.co.uk
- Marlowe Fire & Security marlowefireandsecurity.com
- Hadrian Technology marlowefireandsecurity.com
Equal Opportunities
We strive to create a diverse, inclusive environment to encourage all our employees to be themselves. We celebrate what makes us unique and believe that adopting a culture of inclusion helps us to best serve our customers. We are committed to supporting equal opportunities, please inform us if you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to participate in the recruitment process.
Right to Work
Regrettably, we are unable to offer Right to Work Sponsorship.
If you do not currently have the Right to Work in the UK or will need additional support to extend your current Right to Work status, your application cannot be considered.
