Fire and Security Engineer

Chubb Fire & Security; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 sign on bonus

On-call allowances

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Pension (5% employer)

Job summary

Chubb Fire & Security is seeking a Fire and Security Engineer to cover a Highlands region, with a mix of service, maintenance and installation duties. You will diagnose faults on fire detection and security systems, roving to customer sites for reactive and planned maintenance and be involved in commissioning works.

The role includes on-call duties, overtime, and a comprehensive training programme with manufacturer-led sessions and in-house courses to support career progression.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing fire detection alarm systems and electronic security systems.
• Working knowledge of intruder alarm, Fire Alarms, CCTV and access-control systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and repair of fire detection, fire alarm and related equipment, including emergency lighting where applicable.
• Maintenance of security systems including intruder alarms, CCTV and access-control systems.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose faults and rectify them using appropriate repair methods.
• Installation and commissioning of fire and security systems in line with specifications and standards.
• Plan work activities, coordinate access with customers and other contractors, and ensure safe site storage of equipment.
• Maintain accurate electronic and paper records (PDA, timesheets, test results).
• Collaborate with service desk to communicate issues and follow-up requirements.

Skills

Fire alarm systems

Security systems

Read plans

Fault diagnosis

Job description

Join the team that protects our world.

We're looking to add a Fire and Security Engineer to our team here at Chubb, covering a region based across the Highlands.

Think you know Chubb? We might just surprise you! Chubb is so much more than a fire and security business; we are an organisation that delivers innovative solutions and leverages new technologies to provide best in class service to our expanding client base. You won’t see locks and safes here, but we are proud of our 200-year heritage.

Salary

Opportunity to earn in excess of £52,000 (This includes basic and additional supplements - base is determined on experience).

Location

Highlands and surrounding areas

Benefits

• Base Salary of upto £38K (DoE) + Oncall + Overtime
• £1000 sign on bonus
• Working on a localised patch – no more travelling long distances
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Stable, long-term work with a leading national business
• Development opportunities – Benefit from industry-led training modules, in-house face-to-face courses focused on product knowledge / standards awareness, and manufacturer-led product training sessions. Additionally, take advantage of optional individual development plans designed to support your career advancement and personal growth
• Online GP for you and your family
• Parking Apps – making your life a little easier
• Employee Referral Scheme (£1000)
• Company Pension Scheme (5% employer contribution)
• Life Assurance (4 x Basic Salary)
• Uniform, all PPE, tools and ongoing training provided
• Travel Time Scheme
• A Central Benefits Platform offering a wide variety discounts
• Health & Wellbeing Resources
• Bravo Awards: Recognising outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

Key Responsibilities

Service, Maintenance and Repair

• Undertake routine servicing, testing, inspection, preventative maintenance and repairs of fire detection, fire alarm and associated equipment, including emergency lighting where applicable.
• Undertake planned and reactive maintenance of security systems, including intruder alarms, CCTV and access-control systems.
• Attend customer sites in response to system failures and malfunctions; diagnose faults logically and rectify them using appropriate repair or replacement methods.

Installation and Commissioning

• Support and undertake installation, modification and commissioning works for fire and security systems in line with specifications, drawings, relevant standards and company procedures.
• Plan work activities, check materials, coordinate access and installation arrangements with customers and other contractors, and ensure the safe storage of equipment on site.
• Install, connect, test and commission equipment, cables and containment as required.

Planning, Documentation and Teamwork

• Plan and organise own workload efficiently, prioritising customer needs, safety requirements and contractual commitments.
• Complete all required electronic and paper records accurately and on time, including PDA records, customer record books, timesheets, test results and unusual incident reports.
• Communicate promptly and concisely with the service desk regarding customer issues, outstanding work and follow‑on requirements.

Essential Qualifications, Experience And Knowledge

• Experience of servicing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing fire detection alarm systems and electronic security systems.
• Working knowledge of intruder alarm, Fire Alarms, CCTV and access-control systems for both planned preventative and reactive service activity.
• Ability to read and work from prepared plans, technical drawings and system documentation, and accurately record system changes.
• Ability to diagnose faults methodically and complete repairs to the required technical, quality and safety standards.

Additional Information

About Us, Our Culture & What We Can Offer You

Established over 200 years ago, Chubb Fire & Security are a global business driven by keeping people and the world safe. We provide essential systems, equipment and services, from digital CCTV surveillance and intruder alarms, to fire detection and suppression systems. Offering a full range of innovative products and services to a broad range of customers, from local independent business, to many of the FTSE 100 companies

We believe we offer a unique working culture, where you are as important to us as our customers, and we want you to feel that everyday. We are proud to offer extensive training to all of our new Advisors, fully supporting, and enabling you to thrive in your new role and beyond, with ongoing career development opportunities throughout your career journey with us.

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