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Fire Engineer

Where

Chester

What

Other

Type

Permanent

Salary

Annual

We are currently looking for a Fire Engineer to join our team and help us to provide the highest quality of commissioning, repair, and maintenance service principally of fire detection and emergency light systems. This role is remote and will cover the Cambridge area.What will you be doing in this role?As a Fire Engineer at Tunstall, the main priority is to consider the needs of the Customer first and be able to demonstrate exceptional customer relation and interpersonal skills. Typically, the types of sites covered will be residential homes for the elderly and supported living accommodation. It is essential that the right applicant will be able to communicate at all levels of management, residents and carers and deal with all aspects of service in a sensitive and positive manner.The Ideal candidate:To be successful in this role you will have proven experience as a Fire Engineer, using your experience to repair and maintain existing equipment and systems across the range of fire, emergency light, company and 3rd party products.Any experience of working within a field-based role would be desirable, but not essential.Key skills and experience:

  • Preferred qualifications are a pass at ONC level, equivalent NVQ or demonstrable alternative in a technical discipline (specifically Electrical or Electronic Engineering).
  • Relevant FIA training units.
  • Relevant emergency light training.
  • Ideally qualified to BS7671, Part P in electrical installation.
  • Knowledge & experience of Fire Alarm and emergency light System installation, commissioning, maintenance & repair.
  • Knowledge of the relevant British standards regarding Fire Alarm systems currently BS5839.
  • Knowledge of the relevant emergency light standards, BS 5266-1 and BS EN 50172/BS 5266-8.
  • Problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Proven customer focus.
  • Appreciation of Health & Safety issues relating to the service function.
  • Keeping up with technical and product development and the necessary training associated with them.
  • Full Category B UK driving license (for manual vehicles)
What we offer:
  • Competitive salary (to £32k plus Fire Allowance)
  • Company vehicle
  • Fuel card
  • Overtime opportunities
  • An enhanced maternity/paternity benefit
  • Company phone
  • Uniform
  • Tools
  • Up to 9% combined pension contribution
  • 25 days holidays + bank holidays
  • Free eye tests
  • Retails discounts
  • Perks and benefits that include things like: free eye tests, retail discounts
  • A warm and welcoming team environment
  • Development and a chance to build a rewarding career
A bit about us:Tunstall is a market-leading health and care technology provider.We're passionate about ensuring our team reflects the brilliant and unique qualities of the people and communities we support. Our incredible team of more than 3,000 colleagues provides lifesaving and life changing technology and services to millions of people in 18 different countries.At Tunstall you'll find a place where you're valued and celebrated for being yourself. We empower our people to deliver the very best teamwork, innovation and thought leadership by creating an environment where we champion diversity and inclusion. We demonstrate our commitment to diversity and inclusion at each step. From our open, fair, and transparent recruitment processes, through to the many development and career growth opportunities we provide.Each Tunstall colleague has a superpower they're unique. No one else is them, and we think that's special. Come and join our mission and be part of our team, our One Tunstall team.Equal Opportunities at Tunstall At Tunstall, we're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, and we celebrate the unique strengths each colleague brings. Our recruitment process is open, fair and inclusive, and we're dedicated to providing any reasonable adjustments you may need to thrive.

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