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Fire & Security Engineer (Subcontractor)

Location: Dorset & Hampshire

Contract: Self-employed / subcontract, ad hoc work

Rate: £250 per day, depending on experience

About Ecosafe

Ecosafe Group is a building maintenance company based in Poole, working mainly in social housing across southern England. We deliver repairs, maintenance and compliance works for councils and housing associations, helping to keep residents' homes safe and well maintained. We take pride in quality workmanship, safe working and treating every resident and home with respect.

About the Role

We are looking to build relationships with experienced Fire & Security Engineers working on a self-employed or subcontract basis, to support our growing workload across Dorset and Hampshire. This is an ideal opportunity for an established engineer or company looking for additional ad hoc work, with the potential for ongoing opportunities.

Scope of Works

• Fire alarm servicing, maintenance and remedial works
• Replacement and commissioning of fire alarm detectors and heads
• Fire alarm panel works and fault finding
• AOV (Automatic Opening Vent) maintenance, repairs and commissioning
• Door entry and intercom system installation and maintenance
• Small fire and security projects
• Associated electrical testing and certification where required
• Working in occupied homes and communal areas, treating residents and their property with respect
• Completing accurate job records, including before-and-after photos and certificates

Requirements

• Suitably qualified and competent in fire and security systems
• An appropriate electrical qualification
• Able to test, commission and sign off works independently
• Own tools, transport and relevant insurances (e.g. public liability)
• Able to provide evidence of qualifications and certifications on request
• A professional, customer-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Good working knowledge of BS 5839-1 (fire detection and alarm systems)
• FIA training or BAFE SP203-1 registration
• NICEIC, NAPIT or similar registration
• CSCS card and relevant health and safety qualifications (e.g. Asbestos Awareness)
• Experience working in social housing or occupied residential blocks
• Willing to undergo a DBS check

Areas Covered

Work will mainly be located throughout:

• Dorset
• Hampshire

What We Offer

• Competitive subcontract rates (£250 per day, depending on experience)
• Flexible, ad hoc workload
• Prompt payment
• Ongoing support from a professional site management team
• The opportunity to build a long-term working relationship with an established company

Equal Opportunities

Ecosafe Group is committed to equal opportunities. We welcome enquiries from all suitably qualified engineers and businesses regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. We are committed to treating everyone we work with fairly and with respect. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

How to Get in Touch

If you are interested in working with Ecosafe Group, please get in touch with details of your qualifications, experience and coverage area.

Pay: From £250.00 per day

Work Location: In person