Fire Operative
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £41533-43719 per annum |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 June 2025 |
| Location: | London, N22 7DE |
| Company: | Sanctuary Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 223435-43450318 |
Summary
One of the UK’s leading providers of housing, care and community services, Sanctuary Group employs around 13,000 people and manages more than 100,000 units of accommodation throughout England and Scotland, including general rented, retirement living, supported housing, student and key worker accommodation and care homes. Sanctuary also provides a range of other services including maintenance, care and telecare, all of which are delivered by our dedicated employees who are completely committed to customer service.
Fire Operative
London
£41,533
- £43,719 per year
40 hours per week
We are looking for a Fire Operative to join our team. You will form part of a dedicated team of engineers, responsible for carrying out routine maintenance on life safety and security systems, for example fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire curtains, smoke vent systems, access control and emergency lighting to the Group’s property portfolio. You will also be required to carry out repairs and installation of fire detection and alarm systems.
The role of Fire Operative will include:
- Carrying out the servicing, remedial works and installation of fire alarms, extinguishers and security systems, including warden call
- Maintaining systems including fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire shutters and curtains to ensure safe and compliant properties
- Resolving problems or setting into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to 18th Edition
- 2nd Amendment, BS5839-1, BS5839-6, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 1, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 5, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 6, NVQ Level 3 or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
- Experience of working in a fire and security environment, understanding the British Standards and legislation
- City & Guilds qualification or NVQ 3 in relevant trade is desirable
- Knowledge of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- The ability to use IT systems, including a smart phone would be advantageous
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- Role salary is £40,386 with an additional policy allowance of £1,146 per annum (rising to £42,512 with an additional policy allowance of £1,207 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
For more information please visit https://jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk/go/Sanctuary-Property-Services/4472801/
Closing Date: 26 June 2025
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at
- http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
Fire Operative
London
£41,533
- £43,719 per year
40 hours per week
We are looking for a Fire Operative to join our team. You will form part of a dedicated team of engineers, responsible for carrying out routine maintenance on life safety and security systems, for example fire alarms, fire extinguishers, fire curtains, smoke vent systems, access control and emergency lighting to the Group’s property portfolio. You will also be required to carry out repairs and installation of fire detection and alarm systems.
The role of Fire Operative will include:
- Carrying out the servicing, remedial works and installation of fire alarms, extinguishers and security systems, including warden call
- Maintaining systems including fire alarms, fire extinguishers, emergency lighting, fire shutters and curtains to ensure safe and compliant properties
- Resolving problems or setting into motion the means of resolution, ensuring customers are kept informed
- Ensuring tools and equipment are maintained in good condition and stocks are replenished as needed
Skills and experiences:
- To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to 18th Edition
- 2nd Amendment, BS5839-1, BS5839-6, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 1, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 5, NICEIC Fire Detection and Fire Alarm Systems Unit 6, NVQ Level 3 or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
- Experience of working in a fire and security environment, understanding the British Standards and legislation
- City & Guilds qualification or NVQ 3 in relevant trade is desirable
- Knowledge of analysing and diagnosing problems and implementing effective solutions
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- The ability to use IT systems, including a smart phone would be advantageous
- This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence
About us
We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.
Our Benefits
As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:
- 24 days annual leave plus public holidays
- A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
- Life Assurance
- Employee Advice Service including counselling
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Voluntary health plans
- Employee discounts
- Wellbeing support and tools
- Employee recognition scheme
- Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
- Role salary is £40,386 with an additional policy allowance of £1,146 per annum (rising to £42,512 with an additional policy allowance of £1,207 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance)
For more information please visit https://jobs.sanctuary-group.co.uk/go/Sanctuary-Property-Services/4472801/
Closing Date: 26 June 2025
If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – propertyservices.rec@sanctuary.co.uk
We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.
View more detail about what it’s like to work for our organisation, and what we offer on our Sanctuary careers pages at
- http://www.sanctuary.co.uk/join-our-team
Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.
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About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.