Fire Prevention Technician

Fire Prevention Technician focuses on maintaining comprehensive site knowledge of all fire alarm, fire detection, and fire protection systems.

What the role involves

• Maintaining comprehensive site knowledge of all fire alarm, fire detection, and fire protection systems.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs, inspections, and testing of mechanical and electrical equipment associated with fire detection and suppression systems.
• Assisting in developing and improving inspection and maintenance procedures in line with statutory requirements and engineering best practices.
• Actively participate as a member of the on-site Emergency Response Fire Team.
• Complete weekly sprinkler valve and fire pump testing, ensuring accurate recording within the site OPS system.
• Conduct weekly inspections and maintenance of GreCon, Firefly, and T&B spark detection and suppression systems.

Skills and requirements

• Experience working with fire detection, suppression, or protection systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, BTEC qualified or Time Served.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in out-of-hours on-call support when required.

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving