Fire and Security Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited; Hastings; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited is seeking a Fire & Security Engineer to service and repair fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control across Hastings and the South East. You will lead junior engineers and provide technical support as needed.

The role involves travel to domestic and commercial sites, a 4-day on-call rota with on-call retainers, and a basic salary of £36,000–£40,000 DOE plus a company vehicle. 28 days holiday and standard hours apply.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing fire and security systems including alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Willingness to travel across the South East and to Hastings for occasional site visits.
• Desirable certifications such as TAVCOM, FIA, ECS Card, IPAF and PASMA.

Responsibilities

• Completing servicing, maintenance and emergency repairs on fire and security systems including fire alarms, CCTV systems, intruder alarms, and access controls
• Following up with remedial small works that have been highlighted during routine servicing
• Travelling to both domestic and commercial client sites across the south coast
• Overseeing junior and apprentice engineers, and providing technical assistance where needed

Skills

Driving licence

Team leadership

Fire & security knowledge

On-site troubleshooting

Education

TAVCOM

FIA

ECS Card

IPAF

PASMA

Tools

Fire alarm systems

CCTV systems

Intruder alarms

Access control systems

Job description

Position: Fire & Security Engineer

Location: Hastings, East Sussex

Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 (DOE)

We currently have an opportunity available to join a leading fire & security contractor who have offered installation, servicing, and maintenance support to commercial and domestic customers across the South East for over 50 years.

Fire & Security Engineer Job Overview

• Completing servicing, maintenance and emergency repairs on fire and security systems including fire alarms, CCTV systems, intruder alarms, and access controls
• Following up with remedial small works that have been highlighted during routine servicing
• Travelling to both domestic and commercial client sites across the south coast
• Overseeing junior and apprentice engineers, and providing technical assistance where needed

Fire & Security Engineer Job Requirements

• Strong technical background within the fire & security sector, with experience working on fire detection systems, CCTV systems, alarms, and access control systems
• Any experience completing installations, commissioning, and/or servicing on fire extinguishers would be desirable
• Hold a full UK driving licence
• Live within a commutable distance of Hastings, East Sussex for occasional office visits
• Qualifications such as TAVCOM, FIA, ECS Card, IPAF, PASMA< and manufacturer specific training would be desirable, but not essential

Fire & Security Engineer Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary £36,000 - £40,000 per annum, negotiable depending on experience
• Company vehicle provided with travel paid after 30 minutes each way
• Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm (30 minute lunch break)
• Four day on call rota, with daily retainers paid (increasing for weekends/bank holidays)
• 28 days holiday, including bank holidays