Fire Suppression Engineer

Salary/Rate: £40k - 50k per year + Company Van!

Venatu Recruitment is proud to announce that an industry-leading client of ours, who has been at the forefront of the Fire Suppression industry for over 30 years, is now in the market for 2 Field Maintenance Engineers! They pioneered the use of water-mist suppression in the UK over 30 years ago, paving the way for this new method of Fire Protection in the UK, which has now become the fastest and most effective method of fire suppression, saving countless lives and fires over the last few decades! They pride themselves on being at the forefront of innovation, demonstrated by their sterling history and many industry awards! This has resulted in many major contracts, further cementing them as the UK's leading expert in water mist fire protection.

This is a full-time role paying £45k per year and a Company Van!

As a Fire Suppression Field Maintenance Engineer, your duties will include:

• Performing all maintenance and repair work thoroughly, safely, and in accordance with all laid down service instructions.
• Labeling system items removed from customer premises to identify the part and issue, and returning them to the Fireworks office.
• Ensuring all necessary equipment and service kits are on the work van and liaising with the office for additional supplies when needed.
• Maintaining a professional relationship with customers and their staff, and being accountable for your conduct as a representative of the business.
• Completing all paperwork, whether in hard copy or via an issued tablet/iPad, for each job promptly and accurately, and ensuring it is received by the Fireworks office.
• Reporting all call-outs to the Office as soon as possible.
• Maintaining all work equipment.
• Observing all company QHSE policies, procedures, and instructions, and reporting any concerns to the QHSE Compliance department.

The ideal candidate should:

• Be qualified to at least Level 3 and ideally hold 17th Edition certification.
• Have good knowledge of water mist fire suppression systems and the wider fire prevention sector.
• Have experience in similar field engineer roles.
• Demonstrate the technical competence to pass manufacturer courses on the equipment to be maintained and repaired, or possess relevant technical qualifications.
• Be able to communicate effectively with customers and maintain good relationships.
• Be proficient in the use of mobile technologies such as smartphones and tablets.
• Hold a relevant CSCS or related scheme competency card, or be able to pass the CSCS Health & Safety Test.

Benefits include:

• Company Van (Engineers) or Company Car/Allowance (PM)
• Uniform provided
• Life Insurance (Death in Service) of 3 x annual salary (after successful probation)
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays - 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year when the company is closed.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free counselling for mental health and personal issues.
• Summer and Christmas company events, with food and drinks paid for by the company.

If this role interests you, please apply with your CV ASAP!