Fire and Security Engineer

Vertu FM; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or van

33 days annual leave

Pension

Ongoing training

Job summary

Vertu FM in Essex is seeking a Fire and Security Engineer to join our expanding security team. The role covers Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder and Access maintenance across Essex and surrounding regions.

You will work in a mobile role with a strong attitude and ambition, delivering high‑quality service. The package includes a company car or van, 33 days of annual leave, a pension, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Experience in the fire and security industry.
• Ability to work in a mobile role across regions.
• Commitment to health and safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fire Alarm / Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder and Access systems.
• Deliver maintenance works on site in line with SLA and timescales.
• Liaise with Service Team to ensure timely delivery of works.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with HSE regulations.
• Attend corrective calls on standby rota and resolve issues encountered during service delivery.
• Keep company vehicle clean, maintained and serviced as required.

Skills

Fire & security experience

Good attitude

Ambitious

Team player

Job description

Fire and Security Engineer

Essex and surrounding regions

Permanent Full Time

Salary £42,081 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 £42,081 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