EMCOR UK
Fire & Security Installation Engineer- Southampton

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Role Overview
Location: Southampton and surrounding area
Salary: up to £44,000 + On Call Allowance + Overtime + Company Van + Fuel Card + EMCOR Benefits
Contract: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 0800-1700, 40 hours, Monday-Friday
Benefits: 25 days holidays + Bank holidays, Health Cash Plan, Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, 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.


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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.
Training will be provided to address any identified development gaps.
EMCOR UK Benefits
- 25 days holidays + Bank holidays
- Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days
- Company Pension - Auto enroll
- Company sick pay
- Industry-leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
- Real Living Wage Employer
- Refer a Friend scheme
- Extensive Learning & Development opportunities - including opportunities for progression
- Discount Shopping, Gym, Days Out
- Bike To Work Scheme
- 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.
- Occupational Health - Making a positive change to Health & wellbeing at work.
- Various Rewards & Recognition Awards
- x11 RoSPA Awards for Health & Safety achievements in 2022
- Order of Distinction Award for our Aldermaston account team (for 15 consecutive RoSPA Gold Awards)
- Stable employer with long-term prospects on the contract.
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