Candidate's ideal location: Nottingham and surroundings
Type: Permanent
Salary: £28,295– £37,440 per annum + overtimes/ travel time / out of hours retainer fees
With a golden handshake of £1,000 joining bonus*, you could earn up to £50,000 per annum (base salary plus overtime and bonuses). You will also be provided with a vehicle, uniform, test equipment, laptop, mobile phone plus other benefits.
MCS is looking to recruit skilled Fire service and maintenance engineers who want to join a successful and motivated team.
This role focuses on the delivery of PPM Servicing and includes repairing life safety systems and facilitating Health & Safety procedures within the contract. You will be working in a different environment every day and across various locations. We trust our engineers to be the face of our business and engage with our clients to ensure we deliver exceptional customer service excellence.
About us:
MCS is a leading national supplier of fire safety, security and electrical services for the Social Housing sector. The business has won several new contracts and is looking for experienced engineers to carry out installs, testing, inspection, and repairs as part of our existing, skilled team. Progression, learning, and ensuring the safety of tenants is our primary concern, so attention to detail, communication, and pride in your work are essential.
You will be expected to:
* Service, maintain, and install fire alarm systems (BS5839-1) and emergency lighting systems.
* Nurse Call and Access Control in accordance with the relevant British Standards.
* Correctly complete engineer service reports.
* Report deficiencies or deviations in systems.
* Maintain emergency lighting systems and other associated equipment, such as fire extinguishers, AOVs, etc.
* Conduct regular van stock checks and liaise with the Engineering Technical Supervisor and Procurement Department to keep stock replenished.
* Maintain a Health and Safety mindset, identifying risks associated with the role and reporting issues promptly.
* Complete a first-time fix where possible.
The ideal candidate for a Fire Alarm Engineer at MCS will have:
* A flexible approach to work with a minimum of 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, with opportunities to earn significantly more through weekends and participate in an out-of-hours call-out rota.
* A full UK Driving License.
* Previous Fire Alarm Experience and knowledge of analogue addressable and conventional fire alarm systems.
* FIA training (or equivalent required) to BS5839-1 Fundamentals.
* Understanding of BS5839, particularly part one and part six.
* A good level of IT literacy.
* An understanding of Health and Safety Regulations within the workplace.
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get:
* A base salary of £28,295– £37,440 per annum (40 hours a week) with opportunities to earn more through overtimes, travel time, and out-of-hours retainer fees.
* Overtime paid at x1.5 of your wage.
* Ongoing career development opportunities.
* A company vehicle and a fuel card.
* Phone and Tablet.
* Full test equipment and power tools.
* 22 days of holiday allowance plus any UK bank holidays (30-31 days in total).
We promote work-life balance, and our employees have access to a great benefits package including:
* Employee assistance program.
* Wellbeing app.
* Mental health support.
* Employee discount scheme.
* Death in service insurance.
* Company pension scheme.
* Birthday voucher.
*Paid in SAGE vouchers, £500 within the first full month of employment with MCS, and £500 after successful completion of 3-month probation.
Next step:
Apply today if this sounds like the right opportunity for you!
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with our recruitment team if you need more details.
* McIntyre Compliance Services Ltd is not licensed to be a sponsor for candidates from outside the UK. All candidates for this job must have the right to work.*
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,295.00-£37,440.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme.
* Commission pay.
Benefits:
* Company car.
* Company pension.
* Employee discount.
* Health & wellbeing programme.
* Life insurance.
* Referral programme.
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift.
* 8 hour shift.
Experience:
* Fire alarm (or relevant): 1 year (required).
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required).
Work Location: On the road.
Application deadline: 31/01/2025.
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