Fire And Security Engineer

4Way Recruitment Ltd; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Fuel card

Mobile phone

Laptop

Power tools & equipment provided

25 days holiday

Travel time paid

Job summary

4Way Recruitment Ltd. is seeking an experienced Fire and Security Service & Installation Engineer to install, commission, service and maintain a range of fire and electronic security systems in Manchester and surrounding North West areas.

The role offers a 37.5-hour week, travel time paid after the first 30 minutes, a company van, fuel card, mobile phone and laptop, tools and equipment, and 25 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• 2 to 5 years' experience within the fire and security industry.
• Practical experience installing, testing, commissioning and servicing fire alarm, intruder, CCTV and access control systems.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability, with a logical approach to resolving technical problems.
• Good working knowledge of relevant BS and EN standards.
• Able to read specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic job management systems.
• Experience programming and working with established fire and security system platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to complete accurate service, installation and call-out documentation.
• Organised and capable of managing workload and time effectively while working independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service and maintain a range of fire and electronic security systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete reactive repairs, planned maintenance and emergency call-outs.
• Interpret specifications, drawings and supporting documentation to plan installation and service works effectively.
• Carry out minor remedial works during planned maintenance visits where authorised.
• Complete electronic job sheets, service documentation, timesheets and mileage or expense records accurately.
• Keep system logbooks updated with details of completed works while ensuring systems are left operational wherever possible.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and assist with site attendance when required.
• Identify potential upgrade or additional works and pass relevant opportunities to the operations team.
• Maintain clear communication with the helpdesk, supervisors and customers regarding progress, delays and any issues affecting attendance.
• Work safely and in accordance with relevant health, safety, security, environmental and technical requirements.
• Support the development of less experienced engineers through practical guidance and technical mentoring.
• Attend relevant training and engineer meetings to maintain and develop technical knowledge.

Skills

Fire & Security

Installation

Commissioning

Servicing

Diagnostics

CCTV

Access control

Reading drawings

Driving licence

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job management systems

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Electronic job management systems

Job description

Fire and Security Service & Installation Engineer, Company Van, Travel Time Paid

Location of works: Manchester and surrounding North West areas

Salary Bracket: Up to £38,000 depending on experience

Industry: Fire and Security Systems

About Our Customer

Our customer is an established fire and security business with a varied engineering operation covering installation, commissioning, servicing and maintenance. They are looking for an experienced engineer who can work across multiple fire and security disciplines while providing a professional service to customers across the North West.

Salary and Benefits - Fire and Security Service & Installation Engineer

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.
• 37.5 hour working week, Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30 with a 30 minute lunch break.
• Travel time paid at single time after the first 30 minutes.
• Company van provided, suitable for carrying the equipment required for the role.
• Fuel card supplied.
• Company mobile phone and laptop.
• Power tools, meters and other required engineering equipment provided.
• 25 days' holiday.

Key Responsibilities - Fire and Security Service & Installation Engineer

• Install, commission, service and maintain a range of fire and electronic security systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete reactive repairs, planned maintenance and emergency call-outs.
• Interpret specifications, drawings and supporting documentation to plan installation and service works effectively.
• Carry out minor remedial works during planned maintenance visits where authorised.
• Complete electronic job sheets, service documentation, timesheets and mileage or expense records accurately.
• Keep system logbooks updated with details of completed works while ensuring systems are left operational wherever possible.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and assist with site attendance when required.
• Identify potential upgrade or additional works and pass relevant opportunities to the operations team.
• Maintain clear communication with the helpdesk, supervisors and customers regarding progress, delays and any issues affecting attendance.
• Work safely and in accordance with relevant health, safety, security, environmental and technical requirements.
• Support the development of less experienced engineers through practical guidance and technical mentoring.
• Attend relevant training and engineer meetings to maintain and develop technical knowledge.

Skills and experience - Fire and Security Service & Installation Engineer

• 2 to 5 years' experience within the fire and security industry.
• Practical experience installing, testing, commissioning and servicing fire alarm, intruder, CCTV and access control systems.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability, with a logical approach to resolving technical problems.
• Good working knowledge of relevant BS and EN standards.
• Able to read specifications, drawings and technical documentation.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel and electronic job management systems.
• Experience programming and working with established fire and security system platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to complete accurate service, installation and call-out documentation.
• Organised and capable of managing workload and time effectively while working independently.
• Full UK driving licence.

Why Join this Company?

• Market Position: The role offers varied exposure across servicing, maintenance, installation and commissioning, reflecting the broad technical requirements commonly seen across the North West fire and security market.
• Work Culture: Engineers are expected to work closely with customers, colleagues and support teams, while contributing technical knowledge and helping develop less experienced members of the engineering team.