Fire and Security Engineer

Vincere; Reading; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or van

33 days annual leave

Pension

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

Vincere is seeking a Fire and Security Engineer to cover Reading, Basingstoke and surrounding areas. The role involves maintaining Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder and Access systems, while upholding safety standards and service levels.

You'll work on a mobile basis with a 1 in 4 callout rota, training provided, and a clear path for progression within a growing company offering a competitive salary and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience in fire and security industry; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Undertake Fire Alarm, Emergency Lighting, CCTV, Intruder, and Access Maintenance.
• Represent the company professionally with clients and colleagues.
• Deliver maintenance works on site within SLA and timescales.
• Coordinate with Service Team to ensure timely delivery.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations on site.
• Attend standby rota and respond to corrective calls.

Skills

Fire & Security

Mobile role

Customer service

Job description

Fire and Security Engineer

Reading/Basingstoke – Engineer base

Covering - Reading, Basingstoke, Newbury, slough, Bracknell, Andover and surrounding

Permanent Full Time

Salary £39,076 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.
• 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 1 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 £39,076 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