Nick Abnett
Snodland,Kent
Summary
Fire alarm technician with over 30 years of experience in the fire safety industry, specializing in servicing and maintaining diverse fire detection and alarm systems. Demonstrating strong electrical and diagnostic skills, consistently delivering safe and compliant work across pharmaceutical sites. Recognized for precise reporting and effective customer communication, with a proactive focus on health and safety.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Fire and Security Technician
Emcor UK
Stevenage and Harlow, Herts and Essex
2000.07 - Current
- Ensured compliance with BS5839 standards through testing and maintenance of fire systems at GSK Stevenage and Harlow sites.
- Maintained fire alarm addressable panels, aspirated units, and sprinkler systems for operational readiness.
- Coordinated performance of specialist maintenance contractors to uphold service quality.
- Created comprehensive records for statutory and corporate compliance requirements.
- Assisted EH&S fire advisors during factory mutual insurance surveys and audits as needed.
- Documented accurate records of all work carried out to support compliance efforts.
Fire alarm service engineer( mobile)
Protec Fire Detection
Kent/London, Southeast
1996.05 - 2000.06
- Conducted scheduled fire alarm servicing and immediate maintenance interventions on numerous alarm systems within different commercial and industrial sites across London and the Southeast.
Fire alarm service engineer
Meridian fire detection
London , Southeast
1993.01 - 1996.06
- Service, maintenance, and troubleshooting of fire alarm systems in both residential and commercial sites across Kent, London and the Southeast.
Telephone engineer
British Telecom
Maidstone, Kent
1988.08 - 1992.09
- Telephone engineer delivering new exchange telephone lines to residential and commercial customers.
Education
City of Guilds 1851-Elctrical Principles (part 1) - Electrical
North West Kent College
Kent 2003.09 - 2004.06
City and Guilds-1851-Alarm Systems - Alarm Systems
North West Kent College
Kent 2004.09 - 2005.06
Skills
- Engineering expertise
- Technical proficiency
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Reliability
Certification
- FIA unit 1 Fire Detection
- FIA Unit 5 Fire Alarm detection
- VESDA accreditation
- Competent person confined space trained
Timeline
City and Guilds-1851-Alarm Systems - Alarm Systems
North West Kent College
2004.09 - 2005.06
City of Guilds 1851-Elctrical Principles (part 1) - Electrical
North West Kent College
2003.09 - 2004.06
Fire and Security Technician
Emcor UK
2000.07 - Current
Fire alarm service engineer( mobile)
Protec Fire Detection
1996.05 - 2000.06
Fire alarm service engineer
Meridian fire detection
1993.01 - 1996.06
Telephone engineer
British Telecom
1988.08 - 1992.09