Lead Engineer - Fixed Gas Detection Systems- Verwood, DOR

Verwood, England, United Kingdom | Hiring | Full-time

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Lead Engineer - Fixed Gas Detection Systems- Full Time

Location: Verwood, DOR, BH31 6AZ

  • Location: Based in the Midlands

    • Ability to travel across the UK. (Mandatory)

  • We are excited to offer a unique opportunity for a Fixed Gas Detection Lead Engineer. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for both proactive and reactive maintenance on a variety of gas detection systems at client sites.

  • This includes, but is not limited to, routine calibration, troubleshooting, repairs, and system commissioning.

  • You will also train and shadowing other field service engineers and forming method statements for servicing and maintaining various manufacturer’s systems in accordance with their manuals.

What you'll need:

  • Conduct proactive and reactive maintenance on a variety of manufacturers' fixed gas detection systems at client sites.

  • Perform routine calibrations, troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning.

  • Training and shadowing other field-based engineers.

  • Developing method statements to service and maintain different manufacturers' systems according to the relevant manuals.

  • Be on standby for emergency call outs (approximately 10-12 per year; varies).

  • Travel across the UK 3-5 days a week.

Experience you'll need:

  • Current qualification to maintain Crowcon fixed gas detection systems. (Mandatory)

  • At least 2 years of experience working on fixed gas detection systems in a field-based role, including troubleshooting, repairs, and commissioning. (Mandatory)

  • Full UK driving License.

  • Ability to travel across the UK. (Mandatory)

  • Flexibility to respond to customer call outs, including outside standard working hours. (Mandatory)

  • Compex certification for working on ATEX-certified equipment. (Advantageous)

  • BS7671 18th Edition certification for installations. (Advantageous)

  • Current or previous qualifications to maintain GDS, MSA, Drager, BW, and/or other manufacturers' fixed gas detection systems. (Beneficial)

  • Experience in scoping and installing new fixed gas detection systems, including client handover. (Beneficial)

  • ECITB CCNSG. (Beneficial)

  • EUSR Water Hygiene. (Beneficial)

  • Confined Space Medium Risk certification. (Beneficial)

Working Schedule:

  • 40 hours a week Monday to Friday with overtime as required.

  • Able to travel 3-5 days a week.

  • On standby for emergency calls out 24/7.

Benefits:

  • Additional leave for length of service.

  • Company pension

  • Cycle and Tech scheme.

  • Company events

  • Friendly working environment.

  • Training & Career Development Opportunities.

  • Vehicle assignment and fuel cards provided.