Fire Alarm Service Engineer

Here at ABCA Systems Ltd, we strive to be the very best at what we do, both in the eyes of our customers and our colleagues. We believe close working relationships are the key to success and satisfaction. We are a team, we believe in one another and support one another as we work together towards a common goal. We believe investing in our employees is fundamental to success and growth. You will discover new opportunities, take ownership of important initiatives, learn at a fast pace and become part of the ABCA family.

Job purpose

If ABCA sounds like the right place for you, we would love you to join our team within the Service Active department. Working across both commercial social housing contracts to carry out preventative and reactive maintenance on Fire and Security systems.

Duties and responsibilities

To include but not limited to the following:

Maintenance and commissioning of Conventional and Addressable Fire Detection Systems.

Installation and Maintenance of Security System including Intruder, Access Control and CCTV Systems.

Installation and Maintenance of Emergency Lighting Systems.

Fault finding and repairs of both Fire and Security Systems.

Control of all stock and equipment required to complete the necessary works including van stock.

Commission of Fire and Security Systems upon completion.

Prepare daily reports/work sheets and job sheets via the company operating system.

Have a flexible approach to working hours, out of hours working will be required at times as will be working away from home time to time.

Be part of the ‘on call’ out of hours’ rota.

Completion of site asset registers.

Qualifications and Experience

Fire alarm experience maintaining and fault finding on addressable and non-addressable systems is a must.

Experience on Protec systems is desirable.

A good understanding of BS5839 is essential and FIA 1 & 5 qualified is an advantage.

5 years’ experience in the industry is required.

Full UK Driving Licence.

Personal Attributes

Problem Solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Optimistic

Good Soft Skills including Communication.

Company Benefits

• 23 day’s holiday excluding bank holidays, with the ability to increase up to 25 days.
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 telephone helpline and online support
• 8 face-to-face counselling sessions, including CBT
• 24/7 access to an online GP service
• Cash plan scheme on your everyday health and well-being including: optical, dental, physiotherapy, health screening, hospital admission and much more.
• Personal Accident Cover
• Employee discount platform including cinema tickets, holiday packages, car insurance and more.
• Free Basic Will Writing & Free Finance Well-Being Review
• EV Scheme Other Information

This is a permanent role we are offering based in Essex, East London, Ilford. The rate of pay we are offering is £34,000.00 - £55,000.00 per annum depending on experience, based on a 40 hour working week. We will also provide you with a company van and mobile phone

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £34,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

• Bonus scheme
• Performance bonus

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

• Do you have 5 years or more working in the Fire & Security Industry?

Work Location: On the road