One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
Fire and Security Operative
Base office location may vary dependent upon suitable candidate –covering Midlands area
£35,995
- £39,784 per year
40 hours per week
Do you have experience working with Fire and Security systems? If so, this could be the role for you!
We are recruiting a Fire and Security Operative to join our Fire and Security team, based in Banbury. You will form part of a dedicated team responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repairs and installation on life safety and security systems such as Fire Alarms, Emergency Lighting, CCTV, warden call and door access, ensuring the properties are safe and compliant. This role includes a company van as you will cover different areas across the Midlands.
The role of Fire and Security Operative will include:
- Carrying out the servicing, remedial works and installation of fire alarms, extinguishers and security systems, including warden call
- Maintaining systems including fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire shutters and curtains to ensure safe and compliant properties
- Resolving problems or setting into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with Building Safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to or undertaking -1, BS5839-6, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 1, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 5, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 6, NVQ Level 3. If you have a lower-level qualification along with practical experience and would be prepared to undertake this qualification with the support of Sanctuary Group, we would still welcome an application
- Experience of undertaking a similar role, working in a fire and security environment
- Working knowledge of the application of Health and Safety legislation
- Knowledge of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
About us
Sanctuary Property Services provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values
- working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
Role Salary is dependent on successful candidate’s home location as below:
- South East
- £37,794 per annum (rising to £39,784 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
- Elsewhere in the UK
- £35,995 per annum (rising to £37,889 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
Closing Date: 10 December 2024
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
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About Disability Confident
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