Fire Engineer

Are you a fire engineer seeking a rewarding opportunity across a variety of disciplines?

CJS Electrical (Wales) Ltd are looking to expand our team and recruit an experienced fire engineer on a full-time permanent contract.

CJS Electrical (Wales) Ltd has provided premium quality electrical and fire services throughout Wales for over 35 years to the Commercial, Domestic, Industrial and Social Housing sectors. We are driven by a passion to provide exceptional design, installation, maintenance, and testing services, with quality and customer service at the heart of our business.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary (£34,750 per annum + dependant on experience)
• 28 days holiday plus additional loyalty leave days
• Pension and private healthcare options
• Modern company van, Helly Hansen workwear, mobile phone and laptop
• Opportunities for professional development and training

The Role

We are offering an attractive and progressive opportunity for a reliable, skilled and experienced fire engineer, with over three years’ experience.

The position requires a dynamic and adaptable problem solver, able to work efficiently to the highest standards under their own initiative and as part of a team. You will need to be competent working as a mobile operative, arranging and communicating daily with technical managers, administration staff and customers. The role will at times be customer facing, therefore a pleasant and 'can do’ attitude is essential along with a willingness to go the extra mile for our clients.

The primary role of the successful candidate will be cyclical maintenance and remedial works with a commitment to be part of an on-call rota once sufficiently trained. However, our work covers Installation, Maintenance and Testing of all types of electrical systems, including Fire Alarm, Access Control and Door Entry systems. We are therefore seeking diligent, multi-skilled candidates who would like to expand their knowledge and experience across a wide range of systems. We will support and mentor advanced training in any areas to ensure the right candidate ultimately meets the required level of competence and ability.

Experience

Essential:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience servicing and maintaining Fire Alarms, Access Control and Remote Signalling systems i.e. Dualcom
• Committed to providing quality workmanship
• Knowledge and understanding of industry regulations and standards i.e. BS5839
• Knowledge and understanding of addressable and conventional systems
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with ability to diagnose and repair faults
• Ability to complete required paperwork and documentation in a timely and professional manner
• IT knowledge - capable of using smart phones to update jobs, complete test certificates and commission systems on a laptop

Desirable:

• Experience of commissioning addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• Experience of emergency lighting cyclical testing and maintenance to BS5266
• Experience of installing and/or maintaining electric gates

Qualifications

Essential:

• Full driving license

Desirable:

• OFQUAL Level 3 Fire Detection and Alarm Certification (or equivalent)
• ECS FESS Card
• Trade qualifications e.g. PASMA, IPAF, First Aid, Asbestos etc.
• Gate Safe

Please note evidence of training, qualifications and experience will be required.

A clean DBS (CRB) check, is essential.

If you are interested in advancing your electrical career and broadening your experience by joining an established, successful and professional company dedicated to excellence then please apply by sending your CV.