Passive Fire Technician

Job Purpose

• To work as part of the mobile support team to supervise the completion of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and Reactive Maintenance to a multi-skilled mobile engineering team, requirements on Fire Compartmentation.
• Reporting to the Fire Compartment Manager, overseeing a Fire Compartmentation.

Aims and Objectives

• To focus on the expected team behaviours for achieving significant results and outcomes for the business, helping Dalkia EDF to maintain its leading-edge status within the industry and the reputation with its customers.
• To achieve customer satisfaction within agreed service levels with the client.
• Achieve PPM and Reactive targets and deadlines, both personally and through the supervision of sub-contractors and manage the interface between technician CCSC supporting the appropriate and effective management of work scheduling and completion.
• To continually review workload, focus on project management from enquiry to completion, with individual development.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), including reactive maintenance and extra works/emergencies in accordance with the contract requirements on Passive Fire Compartmentation.
• Support with delivery of project works and minor projects.
• Provide detailed reporting with predictive times for remedial and chargeable works, and life cycle condition reporting.
• Ensuring at all times that service reports/timesheets are submitted timely and the management of such records is compliant with the company’s agreed policy and ways of working.
• Be a key interface with Facilities Maintenance Clients including working closely with Dalkia EDF Facility and contract managers.
• Ensure a high level of technical support in the provision of our service delivery and the daily communication with our clients.
• Carry out PPM in accordance with set schedules, ensuring engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise the operational effectiveness and reliability of Hard FM systems.
• Ensure adherence to set engineering standards in accordance with Health and Safety at Work Act (HASAWA) requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure onsite Quality Assurance procedures are adhered to by Technicians in all respects and to maintain accurate records/documentation associated with the Passive Fire aspects of the PPM and plant.
• Manage the prompt and effective response to all reactive maintenance issues and helpdesk requests.
• Support with management of visiting specialist sub-contractors associated with the Fire Compartmentation aspects of the PPM schedules.
• Provide information to the Estimators regarding quotation in response to remedial works required or extra works.
• Be responsible for ensuring their competency remains at industry standard at all times.
• Manage in conjunction with the Helpdesk the Passive Fire aspects of the contract as required.
• Attend meetings as required and provide a technical interface with the SMH on site.
• Management of company resources including consumables, equipment and fleet.
• Manage the productivity and performance.
• Undertake any other duties as may reasonably be requested by Dalkia EDF senior management.

Health & Safety

• All employees are required to fulfil their legal duty to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and others who may be affected by their acts and omissions, and to follow all guidance and instructions given in this respect.
• Further details regarding Health & Safety responsibilities are set out in the Health & Safety Policy.

Working RelationshipsInternal

• Interface with Dalkia EDF staff at all levels including all internal departments and Services division.

External

• Interface with client personnel at all levels, sub-contractors as necessary.

Person SpecificationQualifications, Experience, Knowledge and SkillsEssential

• NVQ Level 2 in Passive Fire Protection or recognised equivalent.
• Knowledge of Bolster electronic management system or equivalent.
• Desirable Knowledge within BS476
• Demonstrable Managerial/Supervisory Experience
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, regulations and drawings
• Computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office
• Experienced in production of quotations for minor works and repairs
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Experience of working on Fire Doors and Fire Compartmentation to 3rd Party accreditation

Desirable

• A qualification related to a Passive Fire trade
• Experience in Fire Damper Inspections and Installation
• An understanding and knowledge of Building Standards
• Previous experience within a Facilities Management/Maintenance environment.
• Health and Safety Training
• Familiar with CAFM systems
• IOSH or NEBOSCH qualified
• Experience in Computer Aided Facility Management Systems CAFM (e.g. Concept)

Competencies

• Teamwork – actively contributes to the team and strives to improve teams’ effectiveness through personal commitment.
• Planning, Organising & Executing – able to understand the priorities, plan and organise the work and manage own time to deliver within the expected timescales.
• Communication – communicates clearly and concisely, impressing others and ensuring understanding of all relevant information in all circumstances.
• Commercial Awareness – understands the importance for managing costs and expense, applying the necessary controls.
• Risk Management – is aware on the impact on risk to the business and applies the necessary controls.
• Adaptability – is responsive and open to changing circumstance.
• Drive for Excellence – aims to deliver a high standard of work.
• Self-Motivation and Development – is confident in own ability and is motivated to deliver, using opportunities to further develop.
• Customer Awareness – responsive to the needs of the customer and aims to deliver customer satisfaction.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person