Fire & Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to service and maintain fire and security systems across commercial contracts in Edinburgh and the East of Scotland. The role offers a competitive salary, a company van, and opportunities for ongoing training and professional development.

Benefits

Company Van

Overtime Payments

Ongoing Training

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire and security system installation and maintenance.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, and service fire detection and life safety systems.
• Maintain and repair security systems including intruder alarms and CCTV.
• Participate in on-call rota for emergency response.

Skills

Fault-Finding

Customer Service

Tools

Texecom

Galaxy

Hikvision

Paxton

Kentec

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Fire & Security Engineer

Location: Edinburgh & the East of Scotland

Salary: £35-£40k + Company Van + Overtime + On-Call Allowance

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role:

Our client is urgently seeking an experienced and reliable Fire & Security Engineer to join their growing team due to new contract wins across the East of Scotland. The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing and maintenance of fire alarms, intruder alarms, access control systems, and CCTV systems across a range of commercial contracts in the Central Belt & East of Scotland.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Install, commission, and service fire detection and life safety systems to BS5839 standards.
2. Maintain and repair security systems including intruder alarms, access control, and CCTV.
3. Carry out fault finding and reactive repairs.
4. Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) in line with client schedules.
5. Provide professional and courteous customer service on client sites.
6. Ensure all work complies with current health & safety regulations and company procedures.
7. Participate in on-call rota for emergency response (1 in 4 or as required).
8. Maintain accurate records and complete job reports via PDA or service software.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in fire and security system installation and maintenance.
• Knowledge of key industry standards (e.g., BS5839, BS5266, NSI or SSAIB schemes).
• Experience with a range of manufacturers (e.g., Texecom, Galaxy, Hikvision, Paxton, Kentec).
• Full UK driving license (essential).
• Ability to pass standard DBS check.
• Strong fault-finding skills and a professional approach to customer service.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Fully equipped company van and fuel card.
• Overtime and call-out payments.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Uniform, tools, and PPE provided.
• Pension scheme.