Fire And Security Engineer

Howcroft Executive Search Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Career progression

Training and development opportunities

Support towards professional qualific-

Company pension

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Employee discount scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Howcroft Executive Search Ltd is seeking a Fire & Security Engineer to cover the North West. The role involves installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of a range of Fire & Security systems, plus emergency callouts and fault diagnosis.

You will work from drawings, complete electronic reports, and liaise with the Helpdesk and team. The successful candidate will have 2–5+ years in the industry, experience with Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder systems, a full UK driving

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years’ experience within the Fire & Security industry.
• Experience with Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder systems.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Installing, commissioning and servicing Fire & Security systems.
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.
• Attending emergency callouts when required.
• Fault finding and diagnosing system issues.
• Working from drawings and job specifications.
• Completing electronic job sheets and reports.
• Liaising with the Helpdesk and wider engineering team.
• Identifying potential upgrade opportunities.
• Supporting colleagues with technical advice.

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer

North West England | Field-Based

Up to £40,000 DOE | Permanent | Monday‑Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for your next opportunity?

We're working with a growing and forward-thinking fire and security business that is looking for a Service & Installation Engineer to join their team across the North West.

This is a varied role covering the installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance of a range of fire and security systems.

The role

• Installing, commissioning and servicing Fire & Security systems
• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance
• Attending emergency callouts when required
• Fault finding and diagnosing system issues
• Working from drawings and job specifications
• Completing electronic job sheets and reports
• Liaising with the Helpdesk and wider engineering team
• Identifying potential upgrade opportunities
• Supporting colleagues with technical advice

About you

We're looking for someone with:

• 2-5+ years’ experience within the Fire & Security industry
• Experience with Fire Alarm, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder systems
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of relevant BS & EN standards
• Experience with systems such as Galaxy, Texecom, Paxton, Morley or similar
• Good IT and communication skills
• A professional, organised and customer-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence

What's on offer?

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Company vehicle
• Monday‑Friday working hours
• Training and development opportunities
• Support towards professional qualifications
• Career progression
• Company pension
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits
• Employee discount scheme
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

If you're an experienced Fire & Security Engineer looking for a role where you can develop your skills, work on varied systems and be part of a supportive team, I'd love to hear from you.