Fire Alarm Technician

About the position
With a growing demand for our services, we are seeking an experienced alarm technician to service the workload in the Wellington region based out of our Lower Hutt Office.
This is a full-time position with a guaranteed 40 hours per week with time and a half after 45 hours. We provide our customers with 24/7 callout support therefore you will be paid an allowance to be part of the On Call Roster and be paid a penalty rate for callouts, responding to callouts as they come in.
The nature of the work involves keeping cool under pressure and thinking on your feet to solve problems. Your positive attitude, effective communication skills and sense of humour will help you to get along with customers and the team.
To hit the ground running, you will need to bring a minimum of 3 years’ experience “on the tools”, have a full valid NZ driver license, and knowledge of fire alarm systems used in NZ.
Your role will include but not be limited to:
Diagnosing system faults
Repairing faults
Minor installation work
Rostered On-Call to attend after hours call outs.
Night shift installation work will be optional when it is available.
You will hold:
A clean, full NZ driver licence
Affinity to work at heights.
Ability to be part of On Call Roster
Preferably hold NZQA Fixed Fire Systems L4 or be working towards this qualification
A minimum of 3 years’ experience with fire alarms in New Zealand.
Be familiar with New Zealand Standards
Great customer service and communication skills
Sound technical and problem-solving skills.
Clean Criminal history record
About the Company
We are a privately-owned business and a market leader for fire protection and building compliance services across New Zealand. The fire protection industry is about life safety. We live by our values or Courage, Pride, Integrity and Ambition. Looking to be better tomorrow than we were today it’s about doing what’s right, not what is easy.
We can offer:
Great remuneration based on experience.
Penalty rates for overtime and callouts
Callout allowance
Continued NZQA training.
Awesome team who are passionate about what they do.
System training on Tyco, Ampac etc
Training on gas flood and vesda systems
Progression opportunities
Modern Double Cab Ute for the right person
All tools and equipment supplied
Full uniform provided
Flexible working conditions
Family friendly
You will be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and a background check.

Employment type
Fulltime

Work arrangement
No