Location: Birmingham - Woodgate Valley B32 3BU
What we do
At Hall & Kay, we deliver complex fire protection and security solutions to protect what matters most to our clients. As technical experts our focus is on the lifetime value of a project. Meaning we can design, supply, install, test and maintain all types of sprinkler, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security systems. With 140+ year trading experience and a strong project delivery culture, we are proud to have built lasting relationships with some of the UK’s most respected companies in all areas of industry and construction.
We work to a variety of standards: British Standards, European Standards, LPC Rules, FM and NFPA.
Summary of role
The day-to-day position will be to manage all commissioning aspects and training requirements in conjunction with the Design/Project Managers to ensure safe delivery of projects on time.
You will be required to work both independently and as part of the wider Sprinkler Department. At times when there are no commissioning requirements you will assist the Project Team undertaking Progress Reports on current installations which hopefully will assist you later when they require commissioning.
What you will be doing
- Preparation of Commissioning Manual/Training Manual with Design/Project Managers including RAMS for site-based activities.
- Pre-Commissioning sprinkler systems.
- Commissioning sprinkler systems in line with Commissioning Manual.
- Demonstration/Training of sprinkler systems with end Client so there competent to undertake weekly tests.
- Handover/Sign off Project to end Client.
- Updating existing Progress Reports in conjunction with the Project Manager, so client is aware of on-site activities.
- Inspect on-site labour ensuring they are working in the areas as required by our contract and their order.
- Actively identify early work areas to better the programme.
- Provide Project Manager/Engineer with regular updates including potential contract charges, snagging, programme slippage, labour resource or material issues, access issues, potential on-site conflicts.
What we will need from you
- Working knowledge of BS EN 12845, BS9251:2021 & LPS1048 Schemes.
- Working knowledge of engineering drawings.
- LPCB Testing & Commissioning Module 2 Competent.
- LPCB Site Inspection Module 1 Competent
- Valid SMSTS
- CSCS Blue Card Holder
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
- Excellent communication skills
- Good client relation skills
- Basic fire alarm and electrical understanding
- IT literacy skills
- Be able to diagnose problems on all types of sprinkler systems and resolve professionally.
What you can expect in return
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and option to buy 5 days and sell 2 days
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Company Car
- Company Funded Health Cash Plan
- Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.45 – 16.40, Friday 8.45 – 4pm)
What sets us apart? Our culture. What we call ‘the Hall & Kay way’.…it’s a people thing. Put simply, we know we can achieve more when we work as a team – with clients, with the communities we serve and in our own business. Our people create safety every single day, using their skills and experience to adapt to changing situations and rise to the challenges presented to them. It’s our people that make us trusted to deliver.
Find out more about us and what our people say about us.
How to apply: Please submit a CV detailing your experience relevant to this role and we will contact you directly.