Trainee Fire & Security Engineer
Base Location: Emerson's Green, Bristol
The Company Mission Statement:
A&E Fire & Security is proud to strive to be the leading service provider for all Fire Prevention and Security Systems. Passionate for achieving an outstanding level of performance by listening to our customer and understanding their unique requirements and providing deliverable solutions that exceed their expectations.
Our goal is to always make our customer feel they are receiving our personal attention at all times regardless of project size or service requirement. Whether commercial or residential, each customer must feel that we are always reliable, honest and on hand whenever they require our services or advice.
Job satisfaction is very important for employees and owners and we will create a work environment that is enjoyable and profitable to all.
Background:
We are a local, family run and well-established company, founded in 1965 who have continued to provide full 24-hour, 365 days a year support to businesses throughout the Midlands, South West and South Wales.
With approximately 75 directly employed fire and security specialists, we have your needs covered. Whilst sizeable enough to successfully manage large contracts we are small enough to provide you with the personal touch that is sometimes lacking in the larger national companies.
Established in 1965 by Graham Stallard and we are proud of our growth to become the reputable, experienced and independent company that we are now. Our track record of customer service and quality is proven by our long standing customer relationships that we are delighted to have kept and developed since our founding. It is extremely important to us to provide a service that protects you and your organisation, property, colleagues, friends and family from the devastating effects of fire. You shouldn’t expect anything less from a professional safety company.
The role:
Full Time, Permanent, 39 hours per week, bonus scheme, with further opportunities for overtime available through call-outs and work outside normal working hours.
The ideal candidate must possess high personal standards of workmanship, ambition and take pride in the work they carry out. The candidate should be happy to work autonomously and be committed to working safely to meet all health and safety and statutory requirements.
You will be learn how to and be responsible for:
- Installation of fire alarm systems and other fire protection equipment.
- Following schematic wiring diagrams and connection procedures
- Reporting of any changes or deficiencies with the installed system
- Completion of work reports, BAFE and other certification
- Service, maintenance and installation of equipment
- Planning, logistics and time planning of work
- Customer communications
- Customer relations
- Supervision of assistants and/or trainees
- Health & Safety
- Vehicle care and maintenance
- Administration of documentation
- Presentation
- Be able to carry, lift and climb ladders
- Able to carry equipment up and down ladders, i.e. detectors, cable and power tools
- Have the ability to use power tools to repair and dismantle equipment
- A qualification within a technical area would be highly desirable
At A&E Fire and Security, we also offer our employees:
- Comprehensive annual training programme with a six-monthly appraisal system.
- Clear progression and regular promotion opportunities.
- Minimum 5% discount on all your shopping at the following retailers: ASOS, Tesco, Sainsburys, Morrisons, Waitrose, Argos, John Lewis, M&S, Just Eat, Currys PC World
- Many more discounts through the Perkbox employee benefits scheme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Social events- 5side football, Annual family day, Team building and more…
- Free weekly Greggs and/Café Nero.
- Monthly employee Company Bonus Scheme.
- One of the UK’s leading companies in environmentalism and sustainability.
- Fully Electric car fleet.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Xerlife Health and Wellbeing support.
- Family, friendly team spirit built on decades of hard work.
This position would suit an ambitious people and the ideal candidate must want to achieve high personal standards of workmanship and take pride in the work they carry out.
Location:
Head Office – Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Working 2-hr radius in all directions of Cheltenham via the M5 and M4 routes. Applicants must be flexible as may on occasions be required to work away from home.
Personnel Security Screening
In accordance with British Standard BS7858:2019, please be advised that employment is conditional subject to successful completion of an Enhanced DBS and local authority PNC check, along with applications for other preliminary checks being completed before employment commences. This will be completed by our in-house vetting team, with any queries or concerns being administered by the hiring Manager. In the event of a negative response being returned on any of the screening checks, or if the candidate fails to provide requested documentation, A&E Fire and Security may decide to withdraw their offer of employment accordingly.
Application:
If you wish to apply for the role, send a completed CV with a covering letter detailing the skills and experience that you possess that would make you the best candidate for this role.
A&E Fire & Security is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitably qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, religion or mobility. All applications are treated in confidence. If shortlisted, you will be invited to an interview at our head offices in Staverton, Gloucestershire.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £20,280.00 per year
Application question(s):
- What is your notice period?
- This role is offered at National Minimum Wage for the relevant age bracket. Please confirm you are happy to proceed on this basis.
- Please confirm your current home location (town/postcode prefix) to ensure you are within our required coverage regions.
- Do you require any reasonable adjustments or support for the interview process? If yes, please let us know how we can best accommodate you.
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
