Fire and Security Engineer - Manchester

RCC Connect; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

RCC Connect is hiring a Fire & Security Engineer for Manchester and surrounding areas. You will service, maintain, and fault-find on a range of fire and security systems across commercial and residential sites, including social housing and student accommodation.

The role covers Manchester with a call-out rota and requires experience in fault finding, strong knowledge of fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and regulations.
• Experience with security systems (intruder alarms, CCTV, access control).
• Able to fault-find and maintain independently.
• Up-to-date with fire safety regulations.
• Good communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of fire alarm systems.
• Maintenance and fault finding on security systems (intruder alarms, CCTV, access control).
• Testing and maintenance of emergency lighting.
• Attend reactive call-outs and resolve faults efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with current fire safety regulations and standards.
• Complete accurate service reports and documentation.
• Provide a professional, customer-focused service on-site.

Skills

Fire & Security systems knowledge

Fault finding

Customer service

Driving licence

Call-out experience

Tools

Intruder alarms

CCTV

Access control

Fire alarm systems

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer

Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 – £38,000 DOE
Full-time, Permanent

An established and growing independent fire and security company is looking to recruit an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their team due to continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-regarded business with a strong local client base, offering stability, development, and long-term progression.

The Role

You will be responsible for carrying out service, maintenance, and fault finding on a range of electronic fire and security systems across commercial and residential sites, including social housing, student accommodation, and similar environments.

The role will primarily cover Manchester and the surrounding areas, with participation in a call-out rota required.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and fault diagnosis of fire alarm systems
• Maintenance and fault finding on security systems (e.g. intruder alarms, CCTV, access control)
• Testing and maintenance of emergency lighting
• Attending reactive call-outs and resolving system faults efficiently
• Ensuring all work complies with current fire safety regulations and industry standards
• Completing accurate service reports and documentation
• Providing a professional and customer-focused service when dealing with clients on-site

About You

• Proven experience as a Fire & Security Engineer
• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and associated regulations
• Experience working on security systems such as intruder alarms, CCTV, and access control
• Confident carrying out fault finding and maintenance works independently
• Up-to-date knowledge of fire safety regulations
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to take part in an out-of-hours call-out rota

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary £30,000 – £38,000 (dependent on experience)
• Paid travel time
• Overtime and call-out payments
• Company vehicle
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing business