Johnson Controls

FireAlarmServiceEngineer

Ashford, Kent, United Kingdom FULL TIME
The Brief

“Fire Alarm Service Engineer at Johnson Controls. Skills: Fire alarm systems, Gas suppression systems, Fault-finding. Service fire detection systems. Maintain fire alarm systems”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure smooth operations; Adherence to strict site safety; Adherence to operational protocols; Personal ownership service delivery; Personal ownership quality; Personal ownership safety; Act as role model best practice; Advise client remedial actions; Advise client system upgrades; Ensure compliance site procedures; Contribute zero-harm workplace; Continuous improvement activities

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Fault-finding

Eligibility Requirements

Static on-site role, On-call rota, Enhanced security vetting, Disclosure Scotland, Enhanced screening, High-security site checks

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Proven experience working with fire detection and fire alarm systems, Experience within a service-focused business, Good understanding of gas suppression systems and their maintenance, Technical knowledge of fire legislation, standards, and associated field devices, Integrity testing experience (or willingness to train), Excellent communication and customer service skills, IT literacy, Full UK driving licence, Ability to work independently and as part of a team, Willingness to travel for training, Ability to participate in the out-of-hours callout rota, Ability to pass enhanced security vetting

Nice to Have

Experience coaching or developing others, Experience working on high-hazard or critical-infrastructure sites

What You'll Do.

Service fire detection systems

Maintain fire alarm systems

Fault-find fire alarm systems

Receive training gas suppression

Receive training mechanical suppression

Carry out integrity testing

Complete service documentation

Obtain permits to work

Ensure compliance site procedures

Attend mandatory training

Maintain required certifications

Support mechanical fire protection

Support passive fire protection

Participate on-call rota

Identify safety concerns

Escalate safety concerns

Report safety concerns

Conform QEHS regulations

Contribute zero-harm workplace

Adhere PPE requirements

Participate toolbox talks

Participate van audits

Participate accident investigations

Take part internal audits

Take part continuous improvement

Act link Field Line Manager

Communicate completed works

Communicate outstanding actions

Represent Johnson Controls

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Join dedicated on-site team; Work independently; Work as part of team; Coach and support apprentices; Coach and support new starters; Act as key link between client and Field Line Manager; Supportive, collaborative team environment

Communication Scope

Daily client interaction; Clear communication; Excellent communication skills; Customer service skills; Clear communication of completed works; Clear communication of outstanding actions

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