Fire and security engineer

Saracen Fire Protection Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Company mobile phone/tablet

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications training opportunities

Varied work across multiple discipline

Job summary

Saracen Fire Protection Ltd is seeking a Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer to service, maintain and install across customer sites nationwide. You will work across a range of fire and security systems, applying high standards of workmanship and customer service.

The ideal candidate will have experience in multiple disciplines, hold a full UK driving licence and be willing to travel to varied commercial sites. A competitive salary and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in two or more of the listed disciplines.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Relevant qualifications and manufacturer training are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
• Carry out fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance.
• Service and test emergency lighting systems.
• Maintain and fault-find intruder alarm systems.
• Maintain and fault-find CCTV systems.
• Carry out door access control maintenance and repairs.
• Carry out remedial works and system upgrades.
• Attend reactive breakdowns and investigate faults.
• Complete planned preventive maintenance visits.
• Carry out system installations where required.
• Complete service reports, certificates and electronic job sheets accurately.

Skills

Fire Alarm Systems

Intruder Alarms

CCTV

Access Control

Emergency Lighting

Fire Extinguishers

AOV Systems

Automatic Gates & Barriers

Job description

Job Title: Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer Company: Saracen Fire Protection Ltd Location: Field-Based – Nationwide Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About Saracen Fire Protection Ltd

Saracen Fire Protection Ltd is a growing fire and security company providing professional compliance, maintenance, installation and remedial services to commercial clients across the UK.

We work across a wide range of sectors, including education, healthcare, offices, retail, industrial and commercial properties. Due to continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer to join our team.

The Role

As a Multi-Skilled Fire & Security Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance, reactive works, fault finding, remedial works and installations across a range of fire and security systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience across multiple disciplines and be confident working independently on customer sites while maintaining a high standard of workmanship and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing and maintenance of fire alarm systems.
• Carry out fire extinguisher inspections and maintenance.
• Service and test emergency lighting systems.
• Maintain and fault-find intruder alarm systems.
• Maintain and fault-find CCTV systems.
• Carry out door access control maintenance and repairs.
• Carry out remedial works and system upgrades.
• Attend reactive breakdowns and investigate faults.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance (PPM) visits.
• Carry out system installations where required.
• Complete service reports, certificates and electronic job sheets accurately.
• Identify additional remedial requirements and provide clear recommendations.
• Liaise professionally with customers, Facilities Managers and site representatives.
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with relevant British Standards, manufacturer requirements and company procedures.
• Maintain a professional appearance and high standard of customer service.

Experience & Qualifications

We are looking for an engineer with experience in two or more of the following disciplines:

• Fire Alarm Systems
• Fire Extinguishers
• Emergency Lighting
• Intruder Alarms
• CCTV
• Access Control
• Automatic Gates & Barriers
• AOV Systems

Relevant qualifications and manufacturer training are desirable.

Experience working to relevant British Standards, including BS 5839 for fire alarm systems, would be advantageous.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced within the fire and/or security industry.
• Multi-skilled with a willingness to develop additional disciplines.
• Confident fault-finding and working independently.
• Professional and customer-focused.
• Reliable, organised and punctual.
• Comfortable working at different commercial sites.
• Able to complete paperwork and electronic service reports accurately.
• Able to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Flexible and willing to travel as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Company vehicle.
• Company mobile phone/tablet.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunities to gain additional qualifications and manufacturer training.
• Varied work across multiple fire and security disciplines.
• Supportive working environment.
• Long-term career opportunities within a growing company.
• Overtime opportunities where available.