We are seeking a Fire Alarm Engineer to join our team GRAHAM FM will provide services related to both planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance of facilities in relation to mechanical and electrical assets, building fabric, roofing, roller shutter doors, fire alarm systems and domestic gas boilers.

At GRAHAM, were not just one of the UKs leading Total FM providers - were also a trusted partner,committed to enhancing the experience and making the lives of our clients easier. Your varied, and valued,contribution will help us create a hassle free environment.

Energised by continued growth, and boasting an annual turnover in excess of £1bn per annum, werecommitted to investing in our people and creating the conditions for them to excel. If you are a talented Fire Alarm Engineerwith an appetite to succeed, we want you to join our team

Location: University of Leeds
Hours Per Week:Monday - Friday 40 Hours
Job Type:Permanent / Full Time

The Fire Alarm Engineer will:

Work as part of the Maintenance Team with responsibility for maintaining Mechanical and Electrical Plant
Work as part of the Graham FM Mobile Engineering Team with responsibility for the completion of weekly fire alarm system testing across the contract estate.
Provide exceptional maintenance services to our high profile Clients and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standards in all areas of your performance.
Provide detailed write-ups of the weekly testing and highlight any faults to ensure our client is kept up to date at all times.
Carry out all fire alarm tests within agreed timescales and to the highest standards, ensuring that you comply with current regulations and contract specifications.
Observe the highest levels of health and safety at all times, including carrying out point of work risk assessments for every task to ensure the best possible working practices are adhered to
Use your own initiative to solve complicated technical problems associated with reactive maintenance activities, including sourcing parts & materials and seeking manufacturer technical support
Liaise closely with the PPM Manager and our control hub to ensure efficient response to all works either working on your own or as part of a team
Play a key role in planning and completing a range of works on various building systems
Provide exceptional maintenance services to our high profile client and go the extra mile to deliver to the highest quality standards in all areas
Utilise PDAs / mobiles to complete works
Deal with a variety of Clients on a daily basis. You will represent the Company and be courteous and professional in your dealings with them at all times.
Provide regular out of hours cover and participate in a staggered shift pattern to cover the clients core hours

This job description is intended to give the post holder an appreciation of the role envisaged for the above role and the range of duties to be undertaken. It does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific tasks and objectives will be agreed with the post holder at regular intervals.

About You

Essential Criteria:

The Applicant needs to be experienced in Fire Alarm maintenance
Previous experience in Gent Systems
An electrical or fire systems qualification
Emergency lighting competency in testing and repairs
Demonstrate previous experience in a similar maintenance role/hold a minimum of 3+ years experience in a building maintenance role, particularly in relation to planned, reactive and remedial maintenance for general buildings systems
Demonstrate a sound general knowledge of multiple building and mechanical services
Full Drivers License

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in planned and preventative maintenanceparticularly in relation to electrical services in a university environment
Electrical qualifications - C&G 2391
Recognised Health & Safety training
IT Skills in the use of PDAs
Asbestos awareness training (UKATA)
Knowledge of HVAC building management systems
Manual Handling training
Confined space training

Please note that Applicants will not be expected to meet any (or all) of the desirable criteria to be considered for interview. Desirable criteria will only be used as part of the shortlisting process in the event there are a large number of Applicants. We are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workforce and particularly welcome applications from females and individuals from a minority ethnic background who are currently under represented in our industry.

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