Fire Prevention Technician

Company Description

Kronospan is seeking a proactive and safety-focused Fire Prevention & Maintenance Technician to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineering or maintenance professional with a strong understanding of fire detection and protection systems to play a key role in maintaining site safety and operational reliability.

Reporting to the Fire Prevention Manager, you will take day-to-day responsibility for designated plant areas, supporting maintenance strategies, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with fire safety regulations across the site.

Job Description

Main Duties

• Maintain comprehensive site knowledge of all fire alarm, fire detection, and fire protection systems.
• Carry out maintenance, repairs, inspections, and testing of mechanical and electrical equipment associated with fire detection and suppression systems.
• Assist in developing and improving inspection and maintenance procedures in line with statutory requirements and engineering best practices.
• Actively participate as a member of the on-site Emergency Response Fire Team.

Specific Duties

• Complete weekly sprinkler valve and fire pump testing, ensuring accurate recording within the site OPS system.
• Conduct weekly inspections and maintenance of GreCon, Firefly, and T&B spark detection and suppression systems.
• Implement corrective action plans to address issues identified during inspections and testing schedules.
• Carry out regular fire and explosion prevention audits across all three production press lines.
• Support departmental management during annual external and internal audit programmes.
• Ensure actions arising from Technical, VdS, Fire Insurance, and other fire-related audits are completed and closed out effectively.
• Ensure full compliance with the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order.
• Coordinate routine maintenance planning and contractor support during plant shutdown schedules.
• Attend training and personal development programmes to support ongoing progression within the role.

Qualifications

• Experience working with fire detection, suppression, or protection systems within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, BTEC qualified or Time Served 
• Knowledge of fire safety regulations and engineering compliance standards.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to working hours, including participation in out-of-hours on-call support when required.
• Commitment to safety, continuous improvement, and high operational standards.

Additional Information

• Opportunity to work within a global manufacturing leader.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for progression.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are passionate about fire prevention, plant safety, and engineering excellence, we would love to hear from you.

For further information, please contact HR@Kronospan.co.uk

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