Fire Systems Tester

Nortec Fire is looking for a reliable and organised person to carry out weekly fire alarm tests and monthly emergency light inspections at customer sites across the North East.

This is not a qualified engineering role and previous fire alarm experience is not required, although a technical background such as experience in facilities, caretaking, property services, maintenance, delivery driving, security, would be preferable. Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) would also be beneficial.  The work is straightforward, but it does need someone who is dependable, punctual, comfortable working independently and able to complete the records properly every time.

What you will be doing

• Travelling to customer sites across the North East using your own vehicle.
• Carrying out weekly fire alarm tests in line with the customer schedule.
• Carrying out monthly emergency light inspections.
• Recording results using Nortec Fire’s electronic job / reporting system.
• Letting the office know about any defects, access problems or customer queries.
• Working independently day to day, with support from the Nortec Fire office team.
• Representing Nortec Fire professionally when visiting customer premises.

Who this role may suit

This role may suit somebody looking for an entry-level route into the fire and security industry, or somebody who simply wants a stable Monday to Friday job where reliability and routine are valued. It may also suit someone with experience in caretaking, facilities, maintenance, delivery driving, property services, security, housing, customer service or other field-based work.

What we need from you

• A full UK driving licence.
• Your own vehicle for business use, with tax-free allowance for business mileage.
• Good timekeeping and attendance.
• A sensible, practical approach.
• Basic IT skills for mobile reporting.
• The ability to work alone and keep to a schedule.
• A polite and professional manner with customers.

What we offer

• Real Living Wage pay.
• Tax-free allowance for business mileage reimbursement.
• Full training – no previous fire alarm experience required.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme.
• Mobile device / equipment provided.
• Monday to Friday working.
• Permanent employment with a North East fire and security business.
• Potential progression into more technical fire and security work for the right person.

How to apply

If you are reliable, organised and happy working independently across the North East, we would like to hear from you. Please send your CV and a short covering note explaining why this type of role would suit you to hr@nortecfire.com.