Fire Sprinkler Installation Engineer/Foreman

Who We Are:

First Fire Protection Ltd is a family-run company that has been protecting lives and property since 1983. With an established and loyal customer base, we are proud of our reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service. We now have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Fire Sprinkler Service Engineer to join our team and help drive the continued success and growth of our service division.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a diverse team committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job Title: Sprinkler Installation Engineer / Foreman

Reports to: Contracts Manager/Directors

About The Job:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Fire Sprinkler Installation Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will carry out small works, including additions, alterations, and fit-outs to automatic sprinkler systems, while liaising with the client’s site representative and overseeing on-site installation activities. Work as part of a two-person team, supervising a fitter’s mate, ensuring a high standard of work, maintaining good customer relationships, and responding to emergency call-outs as required.

Key Responsibilities:

When required, to attend the High Wycombe office as required, to discuss works and relevant job-specific instructions and to procure materials and plant from the company stores.

Attend client sites to carry out small works additions, alterations and fit outs to sprinkler systems in accordance with design drawings and instructions.

Possess a basic working knowledge of pipe sizing and sprinkler heads spacing rules for ordinary hazard occupancies to current BSEN12845 rules.

Responsible for the completion and return of all the necessary report sheets, site completion certificates, pressure test certificates and the site mark up of drawings to reflect as-installed status.

Responsible for being aware of the details laid out within issued Health & Safety documentation, including job-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements.

Assist internal office staff with the return and completion of any necessary Health and Safety/Quality Management Paperwork.

Ensure the safe operation of all plant, including Mobile Elevated Work Platforms, Scaffold Towers, Ladders, and electrical tools.

Adhere to the company’s Health & Safety and Employment Policies as laid out in the relevant employee handbooks.

Carrying out the following types of works:

Additions and alterations to existing sprinkler systems, including the initial isolations of all types of control valves, pumps and water supplies, draining of sprinkler systems and refilling and recommissioning on completion.

Office and shop fit-outs within construction zones

Additions and alterations within occupied areas.            

Remedial repair works to existing sprinkler pipework for both the Servicing and Installation departments.

Responsible for the receipt of deliveries of materials and hired plant, and for the safekeeping and return of plant.

Experience & Skills:

Proven experience in servicing, maintaining, and repairing commercial automatic sprinkler systems. (Residential would also be advantageous)

Knowledge of fire pumps, valve sets, and sprinkler installation processes.

Ability to read technical drawings and create detailed parts lists.

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.

Strong communication and customer service skills. 

Able to work independently or as part of a team.

CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification.

Full UK driving licence (essential).

Electrical knowledge would be considered a valuable bonus.

First Fire is committed to investing in the personal development of the right candidates, supporting their progression in line with their career aspirations.