Fire And Security Engineer

Haitch Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

London & Home Counties workload

Job summary

Fire & Security Engineer required in Central London to service, maintain and install fire alarm and security systems. The role covers London and Home Counties with a 60% fire alarm and 40% security systems workload, including CCTV, access control and intruder alarms.

Offering a basic salary of £35,000–£48,000 with plenty of overtime and a 1 in 6 week call-out rota. Must hold a full UK driving licence and be capable of working independently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Fire & Security Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems.
• Experience with CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and installation work.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire alarm and security systems.
• Responding to reactive call-outs and diagnosing system faults.
• Installing, servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Working with CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.
• Completing fault finding, repairs and system upgrades.
• Carrying out installation and commissioning work where required.
• Completing service reports and relevant documentation.
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with industry regulations.

Skills

Fire alarm systems knowledge

CCTV experience

Access control systems

Intruder alarm systems

Fault-finding

Independent workload management

Tools

Fire & security systems hardware

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer

Location: Central London / London & Home Counties

Salary: £35,000 – £48,000 Basic + Plenty of Overtime

Call-Out: 1 in 6 Week Rota

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join an established company based in Central London. The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance and installation work across a range of fire and security systems.

The company operates exclusively across London and the Home Counties, meaning there is no requirement to travel further afield.

The role will involve a varied workload, with approximately 60% fire alarm systems and 40% security systems, including CCTV, access control and intruder alarms.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer looking for a well-paid position, plenty of overtime and a consistent workload within London and the surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fire alarm and security systems.
• Responding to reactive call-outs and diagnosing system faults.
• Installing, servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
• Working with CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.
• Completing fault finding, repairs and system upgrades.
• Carrying out installation and commissioning work where required.
• Completing service reports and relevant documentation.
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with industry regulations.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a Fire & Security Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems.
• Experience with CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance and installation work.
• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.

What's on Offer?

• Basic salary of £35,000 – £48,000, depending on experience.
• Plenty of overtime available to increase earnings.
• 1 in 6 week call-out rota.
• Work exclusively across London and the Home Counties.
• Varied workload covering service, maintenance and installation.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing company.