Multi-disciplined Fire & Security Technician

Black Box Security; Chorley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable security firm in Chorley is seeking a Multi-disciplined Fire & Security Technician. The position offers a competitive salary between £25,000 and £45,000, as well as benefits like a company vehicle and additional holidays. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years of experience, be skilled in installation and maintenance of Fire & Security Systems, and have a strong customer focus. This role includes travel across the North West and beyond, contributing to a dynamic operations team.

Benefits

Excellent rates of pay

Up to 3 additional holidays

Company Vehicle

Sick pay

Attendance bonus scheme

Full uniform

Company Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience with Electronic Security and Life Safety Systems.
• Competent with installation and commissioning of Fire & Security Systems.
• Ability to perform maintenance and fault finding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high level of customer service to all clients.
• Participate in the 24-hour call out rota.
• Manage vehicle stock control.

Skills

Electronic Security

Life Safety Systems

Installation and commissioning of Fire & Security Systems

Maintenance and fault finding

IT and Networking knowledge

Tools

Honeywell

Menvier

Texecom

Paxton

Hikvision

Job description

Multi-disciplined Fire & Security Technician

Are you looking to work for a great company that will value you as an employee? Come and join our team at Black Box Security. This is a highly rewarding position, joining a strong and dedicated operations team providing high level of customer service to all clients.

We are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Technician offering the following benefits;

• Excellent rates of pay between £25,000 to £45,000 including call out, travel and overtime paid in addition to salary
• Up to additional 3 days holiday via salary sacrifice
• Company Vehicle with personal use
• Sick pay
• Attendance bonus scheme
• Full uniform
• Company Pension Scheme
• A long-term permanent position with the opportunity for career development
• Great team
• Pleasant working environment
• Hours of work are 40 hours per week

Inline with Black Box’s growth plan and our continued success and expansion, a number of opportunities have arisen for fully experienced, multi-disciplined fire and security technicians working out of our headquarters in Chorley, Lancashire PR6 7BX or our local office in Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire SK23 7LY.

Primarily, our work is based throughout the North West, however you will be expected to travel further afield when required.

Reporting directly to our management team, our ideal candidate must be self-motivated, capable of multi-tasking and have a strong customer focus.

• Minimum of 5 years (not including training) experienced with both Electronic Security and Life Safety Systems with an NSI Gold accredited company
• Extremely competent with the installation and commissioning of all types of Fire & Security Systems including Remote Monitoring
• Be able to carry out maintenance and fault finding to a high level on all system types
• Successfully meet security screening requirements to BS7858:2009, DBS and Police check
• A High level of knowledge working on manufacturers such as but not limited to: Honeywell, Menvier, Texecom, Paxton, Videx, C-Tec, Advanced, Morley, Hikvision, Hanwa & Avigilon
• Sound knowledge of IT, Networking, Electrical and Electronic principles
• Availability to be included within the company 24 hour call out rota

Additional Requirements / Skills:

• Be self-managed and able to work under your own initiative whilst still being a good team player
• Good judgement and the ability to make rational decisions in limited timescales
• Managing your vehicle stock control
• Always adhering to and working responsibly in line with the companies H&S Policy
• Completion of audit paperwork and job sheets, both manually and electronically
• Be reliable, organised, hardworking and have good planning skills
• Clean Driving Licence
• Adherence to all company policies and procedures
• To act as a company ambassador
• Maintaining/developing good relations with both clients and colleagues

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please pick up the phone and give us a call