Fire Alarm & Security Engineer

Vacancy: Available (as of 16th January 2021)
Job Type: Fire Alarm & Security Engineer
Location: Based in Ipswich, Suffolk with call outs across East Anglia, London and South East of the UK
Salary: Competitive Salary

EFP Fire & Protection are expanding and we are looking for a Fire & Security Engineer to join our ever-growing team to assist in the installation, servicing and repairing of our systems and equipment.  The successful candidate must be hard working, self-motivated and able to work on their own initiative.

Responsibilities include

• Installation, Maintenance and Commission of the following systems:
  • Intruder Alarm
  • CCTV
  • Door Entry / Access
  • Nurse Call
  • Gate Automation
• Responsible for meeting daily service repair needs and driving customer satisfaction
• Document via tablet, all maintenance inspections and service work
• Ability to work with and quickly learn different types of systems is desirable e.g. fire alarm / emergency lights, smoke ventilation and fire extinguishers.
• Emergency call out/standby rota every 1 in 7 weeks.

You must have

• 3 years or more experience within the industry
• Have knowledge of various Fire Alarm products and manufacturers
• Reliable & Trustworthy
• Physically fit and healthy
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to work within a team as well as autonomously
• Willing to travel
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Must be able to pass DBS check
• Desirable: Having experience with Paxton, Hikvision, Hanwha, Comelit and Videx systems.
• Desirable: Knowledge of conventional and addressable fire alarm systems

Benefits include

• Competitive Hourly Rate with Overtime
• Test Equipment
• Company Van
• Uniform
• Fuel Card
• PPE
• Company Pension
• Travel Time Paid
• Tablet & Mobile
• Additional / Ongoing Training Provided