Sprinkler Technician

Job Title: Sprinkler Technician

Location: Belfast

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:30, 40 hours per week

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, and more.

ABM’s Purpose: To maintain the reliability and readiness of automatic sprinkler, fire-pump, fire-water and hydrant systems across the Belfast contract. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the technician will complete approved planned and reactive maintenance, routine tests, fault investigation and accurate records. System impairments must be formally controlled, and design, modification, certification and specialist inspection duties remain with designated competent persons unless the technician is separately assessed and authorised.

Key Responsibilities

Service Provision

- Deliver approved planned, reactive and condition-based maintenance for sprinkler, fire-pump, fire-water and hydrant assets within the agreed service scope.

- Inspect and maintain pump sets, alarm valves, control valves, gauges, flow and pressure switches, test and drain arrangements, pipework, supports and ancillary equipment within competence.

- Complete routine pump runs, valve and alarm checks, pressure readings and other prescribed tests using the approved site procedure.

- Check sprinkler heads and distribution pipework for damage, corrosion, obstruction, leakage, inappropriate loading or changes that may affect protection.

- Investigate alarms, leaks, abnormal pressures, pump faults and loss of fire-water availability, taking immediate action within competence and escalating material risk.

- Maintain accurate logbooks, valve-status records, CAFM tasks, readings, photographs, defects, repairs and follow-on actions.

- Support competent specialists, insurers and client representatives undertaking inspections or testing; arrange access and track defects to evidenced closure.

- Coordinate emergency attendance and temporary risk controls during system impairment, including fire-watch or operational restrictions were directed by the approved plan.

- Escalate proposed alterations, changes in occupancy or storage, damaged heads and pipework modifications for competent design and approval.

- Support emergency response, shutdowns, toolbox talks and relevant technical training.

- Coordinate with Fire Compliance, QHSE, site operations and the client during impairments and reinstatement.

Requirements

Essential Criteria:

- Recognised fire-protection, mechanical, plumbing or maintenance qualification, normally Level 3, or equivalent demonstrable practical competence.

- Practical experience maintaining commercial or industrial sprinkler, fire-pump, fire-water or hydrant systems.

- Working knowledge of pumps, alarm valves, control valves, gauges, switches, test arrangements, pipework and sprinkler heads.

- Ability to interpret system drawings, valve charts, manuals, maintenance schedules and specialist inspection reports.

- Experience diagnosing leaks, pressure loss, pump faults, alarm faults and deteriorating system condition.

- Understanding of safe isolation, permits, pressurised systems and formal fire-protection impairment controls.

- Ability to complete prescribed tests, take reliable readings and maintain clear logbook and CAFM records.

- Ability to recognise limits of competence and obtain design, electrical or specialist support when required.

- Clear communication and effective coordination with operations, Fire Compliance, insurers and contractors.

- Ability to travel between contract sites and meet applicable security and access requirements.

Desired Experience / Qualifications

- Recognised sprinkler inspection and maintenance training appropriate to the installed systems.

- Experience with electric and diesel fire pumps, wet or dry sprinkler systems, alarm valves and private fire-hydrant networks.

- Experience supporting insurer inspections, system commissioning, flow testing or planned impairments.

- Awareness of current applicable sprinkler standards, insurer requirements and fire-safety management arrangements.

- Experience within aerospace, manufacturing or another complex industrial environment.

- Relevant access-equipment, safe-isolation, confined-space or diesel-engine maintenance training.

Benefits

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

- 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
- Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
- Get Fit Programme
- Financial and legal support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

- Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
- Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
- Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk .

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.