Daniel Martinez

After an enjoyable couple of years with Logic, I decided to join Marlowe Fire & Security as a Service/Reactive Engineer. I originally started the role in York before relocating to Scotland to be closer to family.

• Working across Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, Access Control, IP and Analogue CCTV systems, and Emergency Lighting.
• Part of the call-out rota, responding to customer faults and reactive issues
• Completed a range of industry courses and in-house training through the Marlowe Academy
• Worked on sites including The Co-operative Group, Aldi, Unite Students, Travelodge, Premier Inn, Care UK, FirstPort and Boots UK
• Became one of the main engineers for the Aldi contract in Scotland, specialising in IP camera systems
• Started taking on more responsibility with the aim of progressing into a Senior/Lead Engineer role

After spending a year with Network Rail and gaining experience in a different industry, I decided to return to the Fire and Security sector, which I thoroughly enjoyed working in.

To help move back into the industry, I completed two Level 3 Practical Courses with Tavcom Training in Intruder Alarms and Fire Alarms before joining Logic Fire & Security and later FSG for a 3-month period in Gibraltar.

• I completed 2 courses on my own accord with TAVCOM (Practical intruder and fire alarms level 3 course) and started working in the industry again.
• Logic Fire and security and FSG (3 months in Gibraltar)
• Maintenance and Small Works Engineer:
• Fire alarm Servicing and maintenance, both conventional and addressable systems. This is mainly working with GENT and Advanced.
• Reactive, repair and fault rectifying.
• Fire alarm installation and commissioning.
• Fire extinguisher servicing and installation.
• Intruder alarm servicing and maintenance. Working with mainly Texecom.
• Diagnosing and rectifying faults on all systems.
• Carrying out company works as required and to desired standards.
• Access control servicing and installation.
• AICO installations and servicing.
• Working on PFP sites, keeping a high standard throughout whilst being formal and professional.
• CCTV Servicing, fault finding and installations.
• Emergency lighting installations and servicing.
• HI-Fire and wireless Expander installations.

• I decided to take the opportunity to start working for Network rail, one of the largest companies in the UK. I completed my first year of a 3-year apprenticeship as a Signalling Engineer, where I learned many skills, such as:
• Installing new signalling systems, carrying out maintenance checks, measuring, and recording equipment test readings
• Upgrade radio and electronic communications networks
• Find and fix equipment faults on-site.
• Learn how to interpret different diagrams such as schematics and how to use the information.
• Work as a team under pressure to complete tasks on a very tight schedule.
• Learning how to use a range of tools for the job.
• Working on the railway, safety is essential to the job, completed a PTS course (Personal Track Safety)
• Completed all my academic work on time, with most graded distinctions.

• I then began a new position in North Yorkshire at Derventio Fire & Security, where I gained further experience such as:
• Installation of fire alarms.
• Installation of security alarms.
• Inspect, test, and maintain fire detection and alarm systems.
• Installation of security cameras and access control whilst following a structural plan.
• Improved my customer service skills, providing good knowledge on the systems we used in the company.
• Expertise with the use of applicable test equipment.
• Experience using Hikvision, Kentec, Siemens, Texecom and extinguishers.

• I was given the opportunity to start a training role at FSG after leaving the Army, and soon progressed to a Fire & Security technician role where I learnt all the fundamental skills of the trade.

• Completed basic Training and enlisted in several areas that executed missions during combat situations such as Canada, Morocco, and across the UK. I relied on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
• I know that all the skills I have learned here would be greatly beneficial for your company; my problem-solving, patience, teamwork and leadership skills will no doubt be an asset to you.
• In my last year in the regiment, I was posted within the recruiting team where I was placed in charge of recruits and was responsible for their well-being. This role also involved dealing with queries or complaints that any civilian had regarding joining the regiment, dealing with emails or phone calls, and providing precise information using graphs and charts on the equipment that we had available. This was to ensure we kept a smooth and efficient working environment, and we could fulfill the best training that was possible to the recruits.