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Senior Technician - Fire (SE54)
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Key Information
- Job title: Senior Technician - Fire
- Salary: £83,602
- Grade: SE54
- Contract type: London Underground
- Contract details: Full time - Permanent Nights, Sunday - Thursday.
- Location: At a Depot within the TfL Network
- Application closing date: Wednesday 19th August 26 @ 23:59
All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right-to-work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Job Role
Reporting to a DLO Team Leader - Fire and is responsible for ensuring that fire asset upgrade projects are designed, installed, commissioned and maintained, to all relevant TFL and British Standards, and then delivered into service in a safe and timely manner. The job holder must be committed to LUL’s General Safety Policy statement and the Company’s safety program and be aware of their contribution to the program, including the requirement to monitor safety performance and compliance with the systems established to assist in maintaining high safety standards. The job holder must be familiar with the safety legislation that is relevant to them and comply with the necessary statutory requirements. These will include the Health & Safety at Work Act, Fire Precautions Act 1971 and other associated regulations.
Key Accountabilities
- Manage a team tasked with design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of fire detection & alarm systems across TFL infrastructure.
- Ensure all installations comply with TFL standards, BS 5839 pt1, BS 7671, and other relevant regulations.
- Work collaboratively with project managers, site supervisors, and TFL stakeholders.
- Follow site-specific safety procedures and Permit to Work systems.
- Complete installation documentation including test sheets and commissioning records.
- Participate in site inductions, toolbox talks, and safety briefings.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and materials in good working order.
- Support commissioning and handover activities as required.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Skills
- Understanding of installation and commissioning in an engineering discipline (preferably fire systems related). Essential
- Delivers quality and customer satisfaction. Essential
- Team working and good leadership skills. Essential
- Takes responsibility, accountability and ownership. Essential
- Embraces change and drives innovation. Essential
- Capable of self-development. Essential
- Ability to work under minimum supervision and self-motivated. Essential
- Good Communication skills. Essential
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Knowledge
- Successfully completed a registered apprenticeship including all knowledge and performance assessments, of the Level 3 NVQ in Electro technical Services (Electrical Installation Buildings & Structures). Essential
- Level 3 NVQ diploma in Installing Electro technical systems and equipment (buildings, structures and the environment) or Level 3 Electro technical Qualification (Installation) Apprenticeship Standard (C&G 236 Parts 1& 2 or approved equivalent), plus the industry assessment of occupational competence (the AM2) OR have completed the JIB Mature Candidate Assessment including the AM2. Essential
- Both the Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification and Certification of Electrical Installations and the Level 3 Award in the Periodic, Inspection, Testing and Certification of Electrical Installations (C&G 2391 or equivalent). Essential
- BS 7671 18th Edition Regulations (or equivalent) and Full UK driving license. Desirable
- NEBOSH General Certificate (LVL3) or minimum LVL2 safety qualification. Desirable
- IET Effective Management Training. Desirable
- Manufacturer Product Training (AEL, Kentec). Desirable
- Fire systems related TFL CAT 1 standards & guidance. Desirable
- Experience in design, installation, commissioning & fault finding on fire detection & alarm systems (AEL MX, Kentec, Zonal CIE). Desirable
- Thorough knowledge of BS5839pt1. Desirable
- EAL recognised L3 qualifications covering all aspects of BS 5839-1:2025. Desirable
Experience
- Extensive experience in electrical installation, preferably including fire detection & alarm systems. Essential
- Proven industry experience and demonstrated competency of electrical systems installations (preferably including fire systems), within the LU environment. Essential
- Proven track record of managing small installation tasks in a SPC role. Essential
- Proven industry experience and demonstrated competency working as an Electrician after the satisfactory completion of training and immediately prior to the application for this grade. Essential
- Must have demonstrated competence in Inspection and Testing. Essential
Application Process
Please apply using your CV and Cover Letter. Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV and Cover Letter. PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images.
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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and aim to reflect the diverse communities we serve. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to deliver better services and outcomes. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. As part of the Disability Confident scheme, we aim to offer an assessment or interview to candidates who apply via the scheme where the minimum essential criteria for skills, knowledge and experience has been met. In some circumstances, it may not be practical to offer an interview or assessment to every candidate who applies through the scheme and meet the minimum essential criteria; in these situations, we select candidates who best meet the minimum criteria for the job rather than interviewing all who meet them.
Across all recruitment activity, we recognise that selection methods may vary depending on the nature and scale of the campaign and will be applied fairly, consistently and proportionately in line with our Disability Confident commitments.
Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:
- Final salary pension scheme
- Free travel for you on the TfL network
- Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
- 29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
- TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
- Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
- Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
- Discounted Eurostar travel
Vetting Process
At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.
We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.
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