Fire and Security Engineer

Calibre Search; Essex; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Health Care

33 days holiday

Life Insurance

Company vehicle with private use

Travel time paid after first 30 min

Job summary

Calibre Search is seeking a Fire and Security Engineer for a mobile role across Essex on a supermarket contract. You will service and maintain fire alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder systems with a focus on customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will hold a full UK driving licence and have experience with Notifier by Honeywell and Paxton systems, plus a solid understanding of fire and intruder standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with Access Control, CCTV, Intruder and Fire Alarm systems.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience with Notifier by Honeywell and Paxton Systems; designing security systems is advantageous.
• Thorough understanding of fire and intruder alarm standards.
• CSCS/ECS/IPAF desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Exceptional knowledge within the security sector.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintenance of Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV Systems and Access Control.
• Providing callout response for the client as per rota.
• Representing the company with professionalism and customer satisfaction.
• Proactively liaising with clients and escalating concerns as needed.
• Ensuring admin tasks and records are maintained on time.
• Staying compliant with Company Policy & Health and Safety legislation.
• Installing and servicing fire and security systems.

Skills

Access control

CCTV

Intruder alarms

Fire alarms

Driving licence

Security system design

Alarm standards

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Electrical Competency Qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds)

Tools

Notifier by Honeywell

Paxton systems

Job description

Fire and Security Engineer - Essex

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fire and Security Engineer to join one of the country's leading facilities management companies. This will be a mobile role working on a supermarket contract in Essex.

Key Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintenance of Fire Alarms, Intruder Alarms, CCTV Systems and Access Control.
• Providing callout response for the client as per callout rota.
• Representing the company in a way which ensures customer satisfaction and professionalism.
• Taking a pro‑active approach to client liaison and ensuring that concerns are dealt with or relayed to management as necessary.
• Ensuring that administration requirements are actioned on time and all necessary documentation and records are maintained accurately.
• Staying in compliance with Company Policy & Health and Safety legislation.
• Installing and servicing fire and security systems.

Experience/Skills Required

• Experience with Access Control, CCTV, Intruder and Fire Alarm systems.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Experience in Notifier by Honeywell, Paxton Systems, and designing security systems would be an advantage.
• Thorough understanding of relevant fire and intruder alarm standards.
• CSCS/ECS/IPAF desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• A genuine interest in your work with an enthusiasm and willingness to learn.
• Exceptional knowledge within the security sector.

Package

• Salary: 36,664 basic + 2,535 in standby payments = 39,199 total.
• Travel time paid after first 30 minutes at overtime rate.
• Overtime.
• Call Out - 1 in 4 weeks.
• Private Health Care.
• 33 days holiday inclusive of banks.
• Life Insurance.
• Company vehicle with private use.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 42.5 hours per week.
• 1 week in 4 standby.

Licence/Certification

• UK Driving Licence (required).
• Electrical Competency Qualification (NVQ/City & Guilds) (desirable).

This Fire and Security Engineer position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for a mobile role with a leading facilities management company, working across Essex and supporting a major supermarket contract.

Calibre Search promote equality in the workplace and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.