Trainee Residential Fire Suppression Engineer
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Trainee Residential Fire Suppression Engineer
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Trainee Residential Fire Suppression Engineer (Kitchensafe) based in Watford. This entry-level role offers full training to install, maintain, and service Kitchensafe fire safety systems across the UK.
About the Role
As a Trainee Kitchensafe Engineer, you will be trained to install, maintain, and service Kitchensafe fire safety systems for our clients across the UK. This is an entry-level opportunity with full training provided, ideal for someone looking to start a long-term career in fire safety engineering. You will work alongside experienced engineers and gradually build the skills and confidence needed to carry out work independently.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the installation, servicing, and maintenance of Kitchensafe systems under supervision
- Learn how to carry out basic fault finding and diagnostics, with full training and support
- Support engineers during site visits and installations
- Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota, ensuring prompt and reliable service
- Communicate professionally with on-site teams, concierges, and building management
- Accurately record work completed using a PDA system (training provided)
- Travel to sites across the UK with support and planning from the team
- Be flexible to stay away from home occasionally, with accommodation and expenses covered
Who We're Looking For
In addition to the core qualities expected of a professional field-based engineer — including reliability, professionalism, and a positive attitude — the successful candidate will demonstrate:
- Background in a maintenance, facilities, construction, electrical, mechanical, or engineering environment, with experience using tools and attending site visits
- Comfortable working in live environments and following site rules, permits, and safety procedures
- Basic knowledge of electrical or mechanical systems is advantageous but not essential — full training will be provided
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail when assisting with installations, servicing, and inspections
- Takes pride in completing work to a high standard and following procedures correctly
- Brings a positive attitude, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn a new technical skillset
- Works in a structured and methodical manner, able to follow instructions and technical guidance
- Capable of managing workload effectively, including travelling between sites and meeting scheduled deadlines
- Confident and professional when dealing with customers, concierge teams, and site management
- Able to work both independently (once trained) and as part of a supportive engineering team
- Uses initiative and common sense when solving problems or escalating issues appropriately
- Remains calm, professional, and safety-focused in pressurised or unfamiliar environments
- Communicates clearly and professionally with engineers, supervisors, and customers
Benefits
- Pension
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Shares Schemes
- Salary Finance Options
- Holiday
Our market-leading offering provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle. We have a virtual GP, financial wellbeing assistance, flexible lifestyle benefits platform Choices, high street discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, save-as-you-earn scheme, and a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Matching Share Plan.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Since 1987, [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]’s 80,000 employees have been maintaining companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company. Join our [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Team.