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Location: Office base Ascot – Mobile role covering London & South East (M25, Essex, Kent & Suffolk).
Summary of Role
You will be trained and developed to carry out pre-planned maintenance works, fault find, and undertake repairs to Sprinkler Fire Pumps to relevant standards joining our team at our Ascot Branch.
This is a great opportunity for an individual interested in entering the fire sprinkler industry and developing some niche skills as a Pump Engineer.
What you will be doing
- Working with lead engineers, learning on the job with a one day a week dedicated to studying for your qualification.
- Installing / commissioning fire pump systems on client sites.
- Servicing, maintaining and repairing fire pump systems and associated equipment.
- Performing general electrical and mechanical engineering tasks to ensure that our pump systems are operating as specified.
- Entering confined spaces and other hazards area to complete work tasks.
- Maintain and record stock levels in company van, recording the details of all parts used on job completions report.
- Traveling nationwide to support our customers with our wonderful team of experienced and trainee Engineers.
- Candidates will be enrolled into relevant training courses for safety and help continue their development.
What we will need from you
- 3 GCSES at Grade C (4) and above including Maths, English & Science (essential).
- ICT literate (essential).
- Full UK Driving licence (highly desirable).
- A genuine interest in how things work, a passion for fixing things and an ability to problem solve (essential).
- Experience of working with diesel engines would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
- Good interpersonal skills with ability to liaise with clients/customers and your team mates (essential).
- A natural ability to show initiative, be curious and ask questions (essential).
- Strong written and attention to detail skills to complete job reports (essential).
- A genuine interest in undertaking an apprenticeship and joining the Fire Engineering industry (essential).
About the apprenticeship
You will study towards a Level 3 Engineering fitter / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education over a period of 42 months. The 'off the job' training will be delivered online and is available 24/7. You will be assessed via assignments, observation and a portfolio of evidence.
When not studying, you will work alongside our experienced and professional engineers delivering a real role job as a Fire Pump Service Engineer. You will be expected to travel to different sites within a geographical region. You will need to manage your time and commitments well to ensure that you are able to complete your assignments whilst delivering a highly valued role.
What you can expect in return
- Salary £18,000 per annum
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days
- Contributory company pension scheme, Life Assurance, Company Funded Health Cash Plan
- Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday to Friday 8:00 – 16:30)
- Training & Development! The fire industry is a niche engineering industry where your skills will be in demand. We will offer you the opportunity to train as a Pump Engineer where you can expect to achieve a very competitive salary once fully trained and experienced.
Please note: You will be required to undertake a DBS check as part of your job role at Hall & Kay.
How to apply
Please submit a tailored CV detailing your experience relevant to this role. You will also be required to complete some application questions to support your application.
Closing Date: 10th October 2024
Interview Date: Wednesday 16th October in Ascot
Additional Company information
At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.
What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call ‘the Hall & Kayway’.…it’s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team – with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It’s our people that make us trusted to deliver.
Find out more about us and what our people say about us.
Note: We reserve the right to close the position if sufficient applications are received in advance of the closing date.
