Role Purpose:

A vacancy has arisen for a practical individual to work as a Fire Door Technician at the University of Liverpool. The Fire Door Technician will also need to be self-motivating. They will be responsible for carrying out reactive, PPM, remedial and installation works within the University premises and will also be required to liaise and coordinate works with our approved contractors. A good understanding of Fire Door Services, being well presented at all times and competent to provide technical advice when required to do so.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

To carry out reactive maintenance repairs across various contracts.
To assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks.
To work to recognised industry standards at all times.
To participate in flexible working hours and out-of-hours emergency cover as required by the contract.
To undertake training as required to perform the duties of the role, including health and safety courses and further trade development, to maintain current knowledge and professional qualifications (Continued Professional Development).
To assist other trades as/when required.
To undertake any other duties as directed by Managers within the remit of the role.
To update/close completed Reactive & PPM tasks on our CAFM System
Ensure engineering standards are maintained in order to maximise efficient operation and reliability of plant.
To ensure company QA and site procedures are adhered to in all aspects.
To ensure that both Client and Integral’s Health and Safety procedures are followed at all times.
To inspect the condition of services and proactively deal with call outs/repairs as required and/or requested by management.
To attend emergencies, inside and outside of normal working hours.
Keep and maintain all company issued tools in a safe and working condition.
To assess and order parts and equipment necessary for individual tasks.
To work to recognised industry standards at all times.
To undertake training as required to perform the duties of the role, including health and safety courses and further trade development, to maintain current knowledge and professional qualifications (Continued Professional Development).
To undertake any other duties as directed by Managers within the remit of the role.
To carry out inspections, maintenance and installation works identified on fire doors.
Provide detailed and accurate reports for any remedial works required whilst attending site
Updating of on-site log books for compliance purposes
Completion of any certificates or documentation for works completed

Complete on site Method Statements and Risk Assessments as necessary
This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date it was completed. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

Trade Background & Qualifications (recognised qualification or apprenticeship).
Extensive Knowledge in building fabric services.
Extensive Knowledge of Health & Safety Regulations.
Ability to act on own initiative.

Smart appearance, presentable
Must be available for call outs
Good written and verbal communication skills
Able to work from a smartphone and PDA
Comfortable working within a team environment. Able to contribute to teams success whilst willingly following instructions
Self-motivated and able to work unsupervised
Adaptable and flexible approach to work requirements, willing to accept change.
The incumbent will be required to adopt a flexible approach to working hours to suit the needs of the public sector. This will require work at weekends and in the evenings. The salary has been set to reflect this.