Fire and Security Engineer

JLA ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure solutions provider seeks a Fire and Security Engineer to handle safety systems maintenance with a focus on reactive calls. The role includes responsibilities like managing van stock, participating in an on-call rota, and ensuring adherence to health and safety requirements. Candidates should possess various safety-related qualifications and have a good understanding of safety systems, along with strong customer service skills. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £38,000 and includes an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free onsite gym

Flexible working options

Career development support

Colleague Recognition Scheme

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance as per level 2 and phase 2 reactive calls to sites with faulty systems.
• Part of the out of hours call out rota.
• Carry enhanced van stock to achieve high first fix rate.
• Manage van stock responsibly.

Skills

Good understanding of safety systems

Understanding of relevant BS to task

Able to fault find and rectify

Good customer service skills

Ability to communicate clearly

Able to use own initiative

Education

Asbestos Training

FIA Foundation

FIA Environmental

FIA H&S

PAT Testing

BFC Extinguishers

Part P Electrical

FIA Maintenance Unit

Job description

Location: Bournemouth, Southampton, Guildford, Portsmouth. Salary: Up to £38,000 depending on experience. Vacancy type: Permanent / Full Time.

Job title

Fire and Security Engineer

Function

Fire

Location

Field based

Reports to

Service Manager (North/South)

Responsible for staff

N/A

About our business

JLA is a mission critical infrastructure solutions business offering services Laundry, Catering, Heating, Fire Safety, Infection Control and Air Conditioning.

The company offers an end-to-end, on premise, machine supply and breakdown service proposition under the name Total Care, and additional products and services. JLA is driven by a world class Sales & Marketing engine, owns and maintains all assets, and has an efficient on‑site operations team working with daily with customers.

Benefits

When you join the JLA family, you’ll also gain access to an extensive benefits package.

We care about our people and take your well‑being seriously, which is why we offer a range of supportive tools for health and wellbeing, financial guidance, and legal advice. Our Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 Wellness and Lifestyle App plus a dedicated team of Mental Health First Aiders are there to support you through life’s challenges. We also offer up to 8 counselling sessions, which can be in‑person or remote, providing you with the support and flexibility to suit your own personal needs.

You can reach any fitness goals with our free onsite gym at head office along with a range of other gym membership discounts available.

To offer financial support, we not only provide life assurance coverage, company sick pay, and a company pension scheme, we offer a range of added benefits such as free office parking, eye care vouchers, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, and exclusive discounts through our staff benefits hub.

We really pride ourselves in offering a healthy work‑life balance and believe it is important to have time away to recharge which is why we provide 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, flexible working options, and enhanced family leave policies.

We are a company that appreciates you and invests in your success and even have a Colleague Recognition Scheme to celebrate your achievements. We’re dedicated to your growth, offering support in career development and training. We value your referrals, and through our Refer a Friend scheme, you can earn up to £1,000 in bonus rewards!

Role overview

Safety systems maintenance engineer including reactive calls.

Key tasks

• Responsible for maintenance as per level 2 and phase 2 reactive calls to sites where customers have called in faulty systems (when senior guy is already on job).
• Part of the OOH call out rota.
• To carry enhanced van stock to achieve high 1st fix rate.
• Responsible for van stock in the same manner as level 1 and 2.

Service Delivery

• Demonstrate an understanding of what service delivery excellence is for your role, ensuring you deliver the basics right every time and are part of a team where service is central to good performance.

Managing Risk

• Awareness of your operational and regulation risks which may impend your operations.
• Responsibility for reporting to your line manager any risk which may impact the business.

Managing Health & Safety

• Conduct any Risk Assessments and Method Statements, compiling reports in line with H&S requirements.
• Liaising with the Head of Compliance to ensure any compliance as part of the role is in line with the framework set.

Criteria

Essential

(attributes required for candidate to be considered)

Desirable

(attributes can be trained or developed)

Knowledge and Skills

(what you know and what you can do)

• Good understanding of safety systems
• Understanding of relevant BS to task
• Able to fault find and rectify

Experience

(what you have done)

Personal qualities

(the way you think and act)

• Good customer service skills
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Able to use own initiative.

Qualifications

• Asbestos Training
• FIA Foundation
• FIA Environmental
• FIA H&S
• PAT Testing
• BFC Extinguishers
• Part P Electrical
• FIA Maintenance Unit