Fire And Security Engineer

Howcroft Executive Search Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Call-out rota

Travel time paid after first 30 mins

Job summary

Howcroft Executive Search Ltd is seeking a Small Works & Service Engineer covering Manchester and the Greater Manchester area for fire and security systems. You will work on small works, fault finding, repairs, and minor installations across commercial sites, ensuring systems are safe, compliant and performing to spec.

The role offers a basic salary up to £40,000 with travel time paid after the first 30 minutes, a company vehicle, ongoing training and development, and a supportive team focused

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Fire & Security Engineer.
• Experience in fault finding, small works and remedial repairs.
• Knowledge of fire alarm and electronic security systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms and access control.
• Strong technical and problem‑solving skills with good attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your workload and work independently at customer sites.
• Good communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Undertake small works, minor installations, system alterations and remedial repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across fire alarm and electronic security systems.
• Carry out corrective maintenance, replace faulty components and complete system upgrades.
• Test and commission systems following repairs and installation work.
• Work with fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and associated life safety systems.
• Produce clear and accurate service reports, defect reports and job completion records.
• Identify additional remedial works and communicate recommendations to customers.
• Ensure work meets relevant industry standards, safety requirements and company procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships on-site.
• Participate in the company's call-out rota.

Skills

Fault finding

Installation & repairs

Problem solving

Education

Technical qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

CCTV

Intruder alarms

Access control

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Small Works & Service Engineer - Fire & Security

Location: Manchester / Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £40,000 basic + travel time

Benefits: Company vehicle, ongoing training and development, call-out rota

Are you a Fire & Security Engineer with experience in small works, fault finding and remedial repairs?

We are working with an established fire and security business to recruit a Small Works & Service Engineer covering Manchester, Greater Manchester and the surrounding North West areas.

This role would suit an engineer who enjoys a varied workload, working directly with customers and taking ownership of technical repairs and smaller installation projects.

You will work across a range of commercial sites, resolving system defects, completing remedial works and carrying out minor installations and upgrades to ensure fire and security systems remain safe, reliable and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake small works, minor installations, system alterations and remedial repairs.
• Diagnose and resolve faults across fire alarm and electronic security systems.
• Carry out corrective maintenance, replace faulty components and complete system upgrades.
• Test and commission systems following repairs and installation work.
• Work with fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control and associated life safety systems.
• Produce clear and accurate service reports, defect reports and job completion records.
• Identify additional remedial works and communicate recommendations to customers.
• Ensure work meets relevant industry standards, safety requirements and company procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain professional relationships on-site.
• Participate in the company's call-out rota.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Fire & Security Engineer.
• Experience in fault finding, small works and remedial repairs.
• Knowledge of fire alarm and electronic security systems, including CCTV, intruder alarms and access control.
• Strong technical and problem‑solving skills with good attention to detail.
• The ability to manage your workload and work independently at customer sites.
• Good communication skills and a customer‑focused approach.
• A full UK driving licence.
• A relevant technical qualification or apprenticeship would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• Basic salary of up to £40,000, depending on experience.
• Travel time paid after the first 30 minutes.
• Company vehicle.
• Ongoing training and technical support.
• Opportunities for further professional and technical development.
• A varied role across commercial customer sites throughout Greater Manchester and the wider North West.
• The opportunity to join an established business with a focus on quality service and long-term development.