Fire and Security Engineer

Vertu FM; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/van

33 days annual leave

Pension

Ongoing training

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Vertu FM is recruiting a Fire and Security Engineer to support Edinburgh, Dunfermline and surrounding regions. This permanent full-time role covers Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder and Access maintenance within the Security and Fire team.

The position offers a starting salary of £39,081 with a company car/van, 33 days of annual leave, pension, ongoing training and clear opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire and security industry is essential.
• Willingness to work a mobile patch across Edinburgh/Dunfermline and surroundings.
• Proactive and reliable with a safety-first approach.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder and Access Maintenance.
• Operate as part of the Security and Fire team in compliance with company policy.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Ensure health and safety regulations and safe systems of work are followed on site.

Skills

Fire & security experience

Willingness to work a mobile role

Tools

CCTV systems

Intruder alarms

Access control systems

Emergency lighting

Job description

Fire and Security Engineer

Edinburgh / Dunfermline / Scotland and surrounding regions

Permanent Full Time

Salary £39,081 inc Callout Standby Fee Plus Vehicle and Package

We are working exclusively with a reputable, fast growing and forward-thinking business. They have a fantastic company culture, are always looking to improve and develop and have big ambitions to continue expanding with the right team on board.

Due to expansion, they are looking to recruit a Fire and Security Engineer to join the team:

The Role:

• To undertake Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder, and Access Maintenance, working within the Security and Fire team whilst operating in compliance with company policy and procedure.
• You will be happy with a mobile role working across Edinburgh/Dunfermline and surroundings.

• Representing the company in a professional and competent manner at all times and developing strong working relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Delivery of CCTV, Intruder, Access and Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting Maintenance works on site in compliance with the agreed Service Level Agreement and within agreed timescales.
• Liaison with the Service Team at all times striving to ensure that all works are delivered on time.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant health and safety regulations, HSE management systems, procedures or instructions as they apply and to ensure that all colleagues and sub-contractors follow safe systems of work on site.
• Working on a stand‑by rota. Attending corrective calls efficiently.
• Identification and resolution of repair, maintenance and installation issues that may occur during service delivery.
• Ensuring company vehicle is kept clean, well maintained and serviced as required.
• Comply with any other reasonable management instruction.

The Person:

• You will have some levels of experience in the fire and security industry, however the business are open to candidates with 5 up to 20+ years as training is ongoing
• You will be happy with a mobile role
• You will have a fantastic attitude to work, be personable and ambitious

The Package:

• Starting salary of £39,081 inc Callout Standby Fee
• Permanent full time
• Company car or van
• 33 days annual leave inc bank holidays
• Working hours Monday - Friday - 40 hours per week
• Travel paid except for the 1st and last 30 minutes of the day
• Callout 1 in 4
• Pension
• Joining a passionate and friendly team
• Ongoing training
• Genuine progression for someone with the passion to do so