Due to continuing growth, RES Systems Ltd T/A RES Fire are seeking fire systems installation technicians.

We are seeking technicians with installation and remedial works experience in the areas of fire detection and alarm systems, smoke control systems and emergency lighting.

Come and join a successful and well-established fire protection company centrally based in the south of the UK.

Hours of work: 8am – 5pm Monday to Friday. Overtime available.

Location: Primarily the counties of Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Surrey, Middlesex, Essex and Kent and London.

Salary: £28,000 – £45,000 depending on experience and relevant qualifications.

Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, mobile phone, uniform, and all necessary tools. A company pension scheme and private healthcare is in operation. A minimum of 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Successful candidates will undertake the latest relevant FIA courses to further their knowledge and skillset.

Role responsibilities:

– You will be required to undertake installations and remedial works for a wide variety of sites such as residential buildings, schools, and commercial premises.

– You may be required to deal with call outs on a rota basis and out of hours work.

– Ensure company policies, procedures, and standards are in place and adhered to.

– Completion of mandatory paperwork via a customer management system.

The successful candidate:

– will have a qualification in Electrical Installations e.g. Part P Course for a Domestic Electrical Installer – City & Guilds Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings (2393-10) or equivalent electrical and or fire system qualifications will be considered.

– will be able demonstrate recent relevant experience.

– will ideally have experience of fire detection and alarm systems, emergency lighting and smoke control systems although this is not essential as full training can be provided.

– pass enhanced security checks required by our clients.

– hold a full and clean UK driving licence.

– undergo regular CPD and training.

All applicants for this job should be able to prove they are legally entitled to work in the UK.

RES Systems Ltd are an equal opportunities employer.

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A comprehensive update to BS 9991, the UK’s essential fire safety standard for residential buildings is due to be published by the end of November.

BS 9991:2024 Fire safety in the design, management and use of residential buildings – Code of practice covers a wide range of building types, from apartment blocks and flats to residential care homes.

The objective of the standard is twofold:

• To ensure an adequate standard of life safety in the event of a fire, focusing on occupant safety, firefighter safety, and the protection of emergency services.
• To offer property protection, safeguarding not only the building in question but also adjacent properties, businesses, and the environment.

 

The key changes include:

• Expanded scope: BS 9991 now covers residential care homes, recognizing the unique evacuation needs and fire safety challenges unique to those properties.
• Explicit exclusions on timber have been removed: The scope of the standard has been limited in terms of reaction-to-fire classifications of load-bearing elements of structure to better reflect the available evidence regarding the use of mass timber in medium and high residential buildings.
• Revised guidance for sprinklers and single-stair buildings: Updates include a new height limit for single-stair buildings and adjustments to sprinkler installation guidelines.
• European classifications for fire doors: National fire door classifications have been replaced with European classifications to ensure consistency and reliability in fire resistance.
• Enhanced recommendations for smoke control and evacuation lifts: Improved provisions for smoke control systems and detailed recommendations for evacuation lifts, making tall buildings safer in fire emergencies.
• Updates on ancillary areas, kitchens, and external wall systems: The recommendations for these areas have been revised to account for the latest safety practices.

The 2024 edition offers a robust framework for fire safety in residential buildings, accommodating advancements in building technology while maintaining practicality.

 

We are seeking an experienced fire detection and alarm systems service and maintenance engineer looking for a new opportunity in the south of the UK. Come and join a successful and well-established Fire Protection Company – RES Systems Ltd.

Send your CV to richard@resfire.co.uk using ref RES24