EMCOR UK
Fire Alarm Installation Engineer
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Role Overview
Location: Southampton and surrounding area
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum + Overtime available
Hours: 0700-1530, Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week
Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays + Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - Including opportunities for progression - Full FIA training and certification, plus many more.
About EMCOR UK
At EMCOR UK, we revolutionise facilities management by combining our engineering heritage and innovation capability. We prioritise people in everything we do, collaborating closely with our customers to understand all their needs, from the big picture to day-to-day operations. Our purpose is to “create a better world at work”. Using our unique insight platform, "One Data World," we harness data-driven intelligence to make informed decisions, adapting our services to meet our customers’ evolving requirements. This allows us to cultivate an enhanced workplace experience for their teams whilst optimising efficiency, meticulously managing every asset, and minimising their impact on the planet. All supported by our commitment to safety, compliance, and assurance. Our partnering approach empowers our customers to shape a better future. Whether guiding their path to net zero or redeveloping their facilities for enhanced efficiency, we create better places for work whilst taking away the burden of facility operations, freeing up our customers to concentrate on their business.
About The Role
Job Purpose:
Responsible for carrying out installation works on both new and existing fire detection and alarm systems. Experience of working with large commercial clients and different manufacturers and protocols would be an advantage.
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What You'll Do
- Carry out planned installation works to fire detection and alarm systems in line with contract requirements, current British Standards and good working practices.
- Complete first and second fix installation works including the installation of cables, containment and all fire detection and alarm, and associated ancillary equipment.
- Ensure all works and installation paperwork are completed in accordance with relevant company guidelines, British Standards and good working practices.
- Carry out Investigations into system faults and system repairs to fire alarm systems.
- Maintain communication between the client, colleagues and helpdesk and maintain and develop good working relationships with each.
- Ensure risk assessments are completed or reviewed for every task being carried out.
- Comply with the mandatory requirement on wearing PPE.
- Comply with policies relating to health, safety, security, environmental and technical compliance issues that affect customers and employees, ensuring that all rules are adhered to at all times to maintain a high standard of discipline.
- Maintain the integrity of the contract portfolio.
- Ensure that ongoing operational activities are implemented to provide high quality service to customers and external quality verification.
- Ensure timely submission of documentation, as detailed in the engineer's policies or required by the company/client.
Who You'll Be
- Proven experience installing and repairing fire alarm systems.
- Working knowledge of the latest British Standards.
- Diagnostic and fault-finding skills, with the ability to resolve by elimination and/or technical recommendations.
- Knowledge and experience of permits to work systems, method statements and risk assessments.
- Proven experience in cable and containment installations.
- Awareness of good Health & Safety practices.
- Valid full driving license, preferably clean.
- Ability to follow project design, deadlines and time scales.
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Benefits
EMCOR UK benefits
- 25 Days holidays + Bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
- Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
- Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
- GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
- Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
- Bike To Work Scheme
- Paid volunteering and charity days
- Medicash - Health cash plan - Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
- Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving. We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.
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