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Job Title: Life Safety & Security Engineer - Contractor
Are you an experienced Life Safety Engineer looking for your next challenge? Do you take pride in your work, thrive in live environments and are passionate about quality and safety? Then read on, this could be the ideal opportunity for you. We are a long-standing family-run business who are an industry leader in providing Fire, Security, Reception, and Data system solutions. We are looking for experienced Life Safety Engineers to join our energetic team of contract engineers on our projects in some of London's most prominent residential developments. We are looking for a strong team player who will embrace a fast start.
Role Responsibilities and Duties for Life Safety & Security Engineer - Contractor:
- Install, service, and maintain Fire Alarm Systems, Evacuation Alert Systems, Emergency Voice Communication (EVC) Systems, Disabled Refuge / Toilet Alarm Systems on high-rise developments and in occupied residential or commercial buildings
- Ensure all installations and maintenance activities comply with relevant British Standards and industry regulations
- Read, interpret, and work from drawings, site plans, and system schematics
- Sound knowledge of relevant standards and regulations (BS 5839, BS 8629, BAFE standards)
- Maintain high standards of health & safety, particularly in live and occupied environments
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach
- Complete accurate documentation, reports, and certification
- Adhoc duties as required
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Qualifications & Experience Required for Life Safety & Security Engineer - Contractor:
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- ECS or CSCS Card
- Sound working knowledge of relevant standards and regulations: BS 5839, BS 8629, BAFE standards
- Asbestos Awareness
- Working at Height
- Manual Handling
- Manufacturer training (preferred)
- IPAF and/or PASMA (Desired)
- Full UK driving licence and Right to Work in the UK
- Minimum of 3 years experience working within the Fire Safety Industry
- Solid experience installing, servicing, and maintaining Fire Alarm, Evacuation Alert, Emergency Voice Communication, and Toilet Alarm systems
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to communicate professionally with a customer-focused approach
Salary: Priced work
Hours of work: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
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