Job Description
Fire & Security Engineer
Location: Mobile – Involves traveling to different sites to perform maintenance, repairs, and installations (within reasonable distance)
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)
Company Van + Fuel Card + Tools + Uniform Provided
Why Join Us?
- Access to Health & Wellness Scheme
- Ongoing Professional Development
- Company vehicle & mobile
- Well-maintained company van & fuel card
- All specialist tools and equipment provided
- 24/7 Engineer Support Line
- Specialist in Fire & Security systems across commercial and domestic sites
The Job Role:
We are seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join a well-established and forward-thinking business, covering sites across the UK. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer who is confident working independently and carrying out both routine servicing and quoted works.
Main Responsibilities:
- Install, commission, and maintain a variety of fire alarm systems (addressable & conventional)
- Service and fault-find on CCTV, intruder alarms, access control, and emergency lighting
- Carry out planned maintenance and reactive callouts
- Complete job sheets and relevant paperwork electronically
- Travel to sites across the Midlands (local patch – minimal staying away)
- Liaise with clients and provide excellent customer service
- Test, service and maintain a range of fire safety systems, including:
• Fire alarm systems
• Emergency lighting
• Fire extinguishers - Complete remedial and quoted works to a high standard
- Ensure all work is fully compliant with current fire safety regulations
- Communicate clearly with clients, delivering excellent customer service on-site
- Accurately complete digital job reports, including asset registers and test results
- Liaise with internal helpdesk and management team to report on progress or issues
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in fire & security engineering
- Experience with leading brands (e.g. Honeywell, Texecom, Hikvision, Paxton)
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Good understanding of BS5839 and other relevant regulations
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team
- High attention to detail and a professional approach on client sites
Desirable Qualifications (Non-Mandatory):
- FIA units (or equivalent) in Fire Alarm Maintenance, Design, and Emergency Lighting
- Electrical or Fire & Security background (advantageous but not essential)
- Familiarity with digital reporting systems or CAFM platforms
What’s In It For You?
- A competitive salary with room for progression
- Company van and fuel card
- Mobile phone/tablet for reporting
- Uniform, and full PPE provided
- Join a supportive team and grow your expertise
Apply Now – and help keep people and property safe across the UK.
This vacancy is posted on behalf of our client.