Fire & Safety Manager
Department: Health & Safety
Location: London & Surrounding areas
Overview:
We have a vacancy for a highly skilled and motivated professional, specialising in the maintenance and installation of fire & security systems in commercial premises. The position is that of manager, with the aim to build a team around this individual who will manage a team of fire and security professionals self-delivering the maintenance and installation works across the organisation.
Relevant Skills/Experience:
- Qualified fire alarm technician with a wealth of experience in commercial fire detection/extinguishing systems and security systems, including: Fire Alarms, Fire Extinguishers, Intruder Alarms, Access Control & CCTV
- Be familiar with the main makes and models of fire alarms
- Be able to identify which grade and category of fire alarm system you need.
- Have a good understanding of British Standard BS 5839
- Have sound electrical knowledge
- Level 3 award in the requirements of fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings
- Being an experienced fire & security engineer in the maintenance and installation of systems.
- Good knowledge and experience of maintenance in commercial sector
- Experience working within the planned preventative maintenance delivery industry
- Knowledge/ experience of fire & security systems and associated controls.
- Able to work on own initiative
- Flexible in working approach to tasks
- Current UK driving license
- Competent understanding and ability to arrange permits, risk assessments and method statements
- Proactive attitude and problem-solving skills
- Experience in providing solutions and support to end users, facilities management companies and consultants
- Recognition of customer requirements, negotiating and providing viable solutions whilst managing and meeting customer expectations
- To be responsible for project delivery, including planning, coordinating and scheduling
- Understanding of financial elements for project delivery
Preferable but not required skills:
- Be able to design a fire alarm system to meet the grade and category requirements
- Be able to design a system to meet BS 5839 requirements
Salary and Packages:
- Attractive salary and holiday allowance
- Company van
- Smartphone
- Business travel expenses
- Company pension
- Private health insurance
- Genuine career progression in an ever-growing company
- Enrolment in our employee engagement platform "PERKBOX" which provides our employees with access to many deals, discounts and benefits from food and drink, health and fitness, entertainment, insurance and many more.
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes, such as childcare tax relief and cycle to work scheme
- Training and development through personal development plans
- Extra days holiday for birthday (in addition to holiday allowance)
If successful, you will be joining a very forward-thinking organisation that can offer great prospects and opportunities for the right candidates. This fantastic opportunity comes with an excellent benefits package that includes a starting salary of £36-£38K pa plus Overtime and Benefits (Full Benefits Holidays, Pension etc. to be discussed at interview).
If you believe you meet the requirements, please email your CV and covering letter to Recruitment@sowga.co.uk or complete the form below and submit your CV.