Maintenance Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Manchester
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering
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SKILLS

Fault finding Technical assessment Defect reporting Organisational skills Planning skills Fire Alarm Smoke Ventilation Life safety equipment

FULL DESCRIPTION

Maintenance Engineer - Manchester

As a Maintenance Engineer working remotely, you will be required to deliver a professional and efficient service in relation to the testing, repair, inspection and maintenance (both planned & reactive) of life safety smoke control systems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Test, repair, inspection and maintenance of a wide range of life safety equipment in accordance with the relevant legislation, company specification and manufacturers guidelines
  • Document tasks completed and other relevant information pertaining to the visit, in a service report, recorded using iPhone provided and/or correct paperwork
  • To provide detailed defect reporting and to liaise with clients to resolve defects, advise on the possible causes and solutions to prevent re-occurrence
  • To ensure safe systems of work are established and followed for all tasks, minimising and controlling risks to ensure that task can be safely completed
  • You will be servicing smoke ventilation controls at different sites throughout the Manchester area
  • You are to provide full assistance to the sales team and maintenance office in the preparation of remedial quotations
  • To liaise with the maintenance office and sales teams highlighting potential sales opportunities for the full range of products and services offered by [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]

Candidate Requirements

  • Strong ability to fault find and undertake technical assessment with a view to resolving problems
  • Effective defect reporting with viable suggestions for resolution of issues
  • Good organisational & planning skills for completing tasks in an efficient and timely manner
  • Have a Fire Alarm or Smoke Ventilation qualification would be an advantage
  • Experience of working within the smoke ventilation/life safety industry would be advantageous
  • Flexible approach to working in other locations and working patterns
  • Occasional work at unsociable hours at our clients premises
  • Professional appearance reflecting the [Employer hidden] values
  • Full driving licence (max. 6 points)

You must be flexible on working hours, as you will be expected to be on your first site for 9.00 am. You will be required to visit between 1 & 2 sites per day from Monday through to Fridays.

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