Fire and Security Engineer

Stockport Homes Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personal Development

Work/Life Balance

Embrace Diversity

Job summary

Three Sixty, part of Stockport Homes Group, is seeking a Fire and Security Engineer to service, maintain, test and install fire alarms, CCTV, and access control across commercial, school and domestic properties in the Manchester area.

You will work to SSAIB and BAFE standards, liaising with customers, coordinating with the Security Engineering Supervisor, and handling risk assessments. A full UK driving licence and a hands-on, safety-focused approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with fire and security systems in commercial, school, or domestic properties.
• Experience servicing, repairing and testing CCTV, intruder alarms and door entry systems to SSAIB/BAFE standards.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work at heights.
• Strong fault-finding and customer-focused communication.

Responsibilities

• Service, repair, test, replace and install fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV, intruder alarms and door entry systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and small works across a variety of properties.
• Ensure installations and maintenance meet SSAIB and BAFE standards and current regulations.
• Liaise directly with customers when arranging and carrying out work.
• Manage workload alongside priorities set by Security Engineering Supervisor.

Skills

CCTV systems

Intruder alarms

Door entry systems

Health and safety awareness

Problem solving

Driving licence

Education

BS 5839-1 maintenance content Level 3+

Electrical qualification (18th Edition/City & Guilds/NVQ)

Job description

The Vacancy

Permanent, 40 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Fire and Security Engineer looking for a varied role where no two days are quite the same?

Three Sixty is looking for a skilled and dependable Fire and Security Engineer to join our team. You'll work across a range of commercial buildings, schools and domestic properties, servicing, maintaining, repairing, testing and installing essential fire and security systems.

This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality work, enjoys solving technical problems and wants to be part of a team committed to providing a safe, reliable service for our customers.

What you'll be doing

• Service, repair, test, replace and install fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV, intruder alarms and door entry systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs and small works across a variety of properties.
• Ensure installations and maintenance meet relevant SSAIB and BAFE standards, accredited specifications and current regulations.
• Liaise directly with customers and clients when arranging and carrying out work.
• Manage your own workload alongside priorities set by the Security Engineering Supervisor.
• Prepare accurate risk assessments and method statements and ensure work is completed safely.
• Maintain your company vehicle, equipment and stock to the required standard.
• Carry out occasional minor associated works, such as making good following installations.
• Take part in the emergency out-of-hours rota when required.

What we're looking for

You’ll have hands-on experience working with fire and security systems and the technical knowledge to complete work safely and to the required standards.

In particular, we’re looking for someone with:

• Experience installing and working with CCTV, intruder alarm and door entry systems, including work to SSAIB standards.
• Experience maintaining, repairing and completing small works on fire alarm and emergency lighting systems to BAFE standards.
• A regulated qualification in BS 5839-1 with maintenance content (Level 3 or higher).
• Installation and commissioning of Dualcom devices.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• A good understanding of health and safety and the ability to identify and manage risks.
• Experience using power tools and working in practical, hands-on environments.
• Confidence working from ladders, scaffolding and MEWPs, and in confined or challenging spaces where required.
• Good IT skills and confidence using mobile applications and equipment.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers.
• The ability to organise your workload, meet deadlines and provide excellent customer service.
• A full UK driving licence.

An electrical qualification such as 18th Edition, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent would be desirable. Experience working across commercial buildings, schools and domestic properties would also be an advantage.

The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We’re always looking to improve diversity within our teams to enhance this culture and to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

This role will be on Three Sixty terms and conditions.

The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory BS7858 screening.

Closing Date: 6th December 2026

Interview Date: 14th December 2026

About Us

Three Sixty is a pioneering, multi-million‑pound construction, maintenance and property management company which donates surplus back into social causes across Greater Manchester. As part of Stockport Homes Group, Three Sixty completes a lot of work for the housing stock that Stockport Homes manages, including the maintenance and repair of all social housing within the borough. As well as this, Three Sixty acts as a private contractor and completes construction, management and maintenance works for local authorities, private landlords and other businesses across Greater Manchester.

A limited company within Stockport Homes Group, Three Sixty is proud to be a 'profit for purpose' organisation. Three Sixty is a values driven organisation committed to achieving the Group's mission of 'One team, transforming lives'. All staff working for Three Sixty are given everything they need to successfully and safely complete their roles and an exciting culture means every team member in Three Sixty has the opportunity to innovate, grow and give back to the community.

Customers and colleagues are at the heart of what Three Sixty does and the company are proud to offer all staff a unique experience in the sector where success helps communities thrive.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. The SHG "Be You" approach sums up our belief that everyone has the right to be who they are, and to be that person at work, in line with SHG's Values. We appreciate the strength we gain from having and supporting our diverse teams. Diversity contributes to our inclusive culture and allows us to be truly representative of the communities we work in.

Our Benefits

• Personal Development
• Work/Life Balance
• Embrace Diversity