Fire Alarm Engineer

Job description

Fire Alarm Engineer

Would you like to support the maintenance of our fire alarm systems? We currently have a vacancy for a Fire Alarm Engineer at our site in Portsmouth Naval Base

This role will provide you with the chance to work across the whole Naval Base, working with BAE, MOD and Royal Navy personnel and buildings which will include industrial, military, office blocks and residential.

Your main responsibilities as a Fire Alarm Engineer:

Able to carry out planned and re-active maintenance tasks to various types of fire alarm systems and emergency lighting systems throughout Portsmouth Naval Base and associated outstations

Working to a work schedule the engineer will report directly to the Building Services Team Leader.

Your skills and qualifications:

Essential

Working experience with planned maintenance of fire detection systems and emergency lighting systems

Knowledge of basic servicing and installation (and commissioning where applicable) of various Fire Alarm systems (Gent, Protec and Advanced would be desirable)

Experience in general fire alarm servicing and maintenance, remedial work and where applicable, small installation works

Capable of analysing Risk Assessments / Method Statements

A full clean EU driving licence

Recognised electrical apprenticeship

Desirable

An understanding of Health and Safety at Work

Knowledge of BS5839

Electrical qualifications would be an advantage, e.g. City & Guilds

Awareness of 17th Ed IEE Regulations

What we're looking for in you:

You will have the ability to interpret requirements and identify a technical solution. Good communication and stakeholder management skills are key to the success of this role.

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.

Maritime Services

Join us and help to define the future of global maritime defence capabilities. With approximately 3,500 employees based at five UK locations and revenue of £600million, we pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around and offer significant opportunities for committed employees to learn and grow with us.

From our headquarters in Portsmouth, we are proud to support the Royal Navy in global operations. BAE Systems Maritime Services delivers end-to-end support to over 50 per cent of the Royal Navy's surface fleet. Our services include ship upgrades, repairs, dockyard facilities management and provision of combat systems training. We also develop and support the Royal Navy's complex equipment, such as radar, torpedoes and small boats.

With our international programmes and core support to the Ministry of Defence, you could find yourself working on the iconic Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, Type 26 Global Combat Ships, Hunt Class Mine Countermeasure Vessels, Offshore Patrol Vessels, historic ships and more. Our highly skilled teams design, develop, support and maintain a wide range of complex equipment. This includes Spearfish, one of the most powerful and capable wire guided torpedoes on the market. Currently undergoing a major upgrade programme, Spearfish will soon benefit from further sophisticated advances in its homing, warheads, tactical and fuelling systems, as well an upgraded guidance link. Then there's Artisan, the 3D radar that can identify a target the size of a tennis ball, travelling at a speed of more than 2000 miles an hour more than 25 kilometres away!

Join us and the projects you'll be involved in will form the backbone of the Royal Navy for decades to come. You'll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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