[ref. b47082116] Weston-super-Mare - Fire Servicing and Maintenance Engineer

About The Role

Are you passionate about fire safety and looking for a role where you can make a real difference? Join LiveWest as a Fire Servicing and Maintenance Engineer and be part of a team dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our communities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspection and Testing: Conduct regular inspections and testing of fire alarms, extinguishers, sprinkler systems, and emergency lighting to ensure compliance with local fire safety regulations and standards.
• Maintenance and Repair: Carry out preventive maintenance, diagnose and repair faults, and replace or repair defective components in fire protection systems.
• Installation: Install new fire protection systems and equipment according to design specifications and regulatory standards, and upgrade existing systems to meet current safety regulations.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate records, provide detailed reports on the status of fire protection systems, and ensure compliance documentation is up-to-date and accessible.

Why Work for LiveWest?

Join us and be part of a team that puts customer safety at the heart of everything we do, while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now and help us keep our communities safe!

This role is being offered on a full time basis working 40 hours per week. This is a field-based role covering the Exeter and Somerset area.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups. Appointment to this role is subject to a satisfactory basic DBS check.

About The Candidate

To be successful in your application for the role of Fire Servicing and Maintenance Engineer, you will have the essential skills and experience for a level 1 role (please see candidate information pack) and the following role specific skills and experience:

• Strong technical and mechanical skills.
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and standards: BS5839/BS5266/BS7671.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Keeping up-to-date with the latest technologies, regulations, and best practices in fire safety through ongoing training and professional development.
• FIA (Fire Industry Association) Training: Various courses and certifications are offered by the FIA, including fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting.
• Current BS 5839 and BS 5266 Certification: Understanding and complying with these British Standards for fire detection and emergency lighting systems is a requirement. Practical experience through apprenticeships or working under experienced engineers is crucial.
• Vocational training or certification in fire safety engineering or a related field is preferred.
• Experience in fire protection system maintenance and servicing.
• Relevant certifications such as NICET (National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies), FIA (Fire Industry Association), or equivalent.
• Full, valid UK Driving Licence.

Please note: we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role; therefore, you must have the right to work in the UK to submit an application for this role.

About The Company

Our Reward and Benefits:

• Company Van: Includes a fuel card for work-related travel.
• Essential Equipment: Power tools provided to help you work efficiently.
• Full Kit: Uniform and PPE supplied for your safety and convenience.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.

About Us:

At LiveWest, we are united by a shared mission: to create a home for everyone. Each of us takes pride in playing our part in achieving this goal.

Our values guide everything we do - from how we work together to how we deliver exceptional services to our customers. Collaboration is at the heart of LiveWest, and we believe that we achieve more when we deliver together.

As one of the largest employers in the South West, our team of 1,800 talented colleagues provides a wide range of services to our 80,000 customers. We are passionate about nurturing local talent and creating opportunities for people within the communities we serve.

We are committed to supporting our colleagues, giving them the autonomy and encouragement they need to thrive and reach their full potential. Together, we are building brighter futures for everyone.

Inclusion at LiveWest:

As a proud member of Inclusive Employers, a Disability Confident Employer, and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are dedicated to supporting all our colleagues and ensuring that our workplace is welcoming and accessible to all.

We welcome individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to join our team. LiveWest is dedicated to equal opportunity and actively works to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity at all levels.

Join us in our mission to create vibrant and inclusive communities. Make a difference with LiveWest, where every voice is heard, and every contribution is valued.

You can read more about Inclusion at LiveWest by visiting our website.