Fire and Security Field Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Broughton; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fire and security systems sector is seeking a Fire and Security Field Engineer to cover the Edinburgh area. This remote role involves maintenance and service of access control, CCTV, and fire alarm systems, with a requirement for varied technical expertise and on-call availability.

Qualifications

• Experience installing & servicing access control, CCTV, and intruder alarm systems.
• Familiarity with fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• Knowledge of basic electrical principles.

Responsibilities

• Attend to calls for maintenance, either on site or by phone.
• Perform preventative maintenance visits, maintain records, and rectify faults.
• Provide out-of-hours cover and commission small projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Technical IT Knowledge

Education

IT Qualification or Electrical/Electronic Qualification

Job description

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Client:

G4S

Location:

broughton, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Systems Engineer in our Fire & Security Systems business team. You will be based remotely and cover areas of Edinburgh. The job holder will be required to work 40 hrs per week.

What you will be doing

• Attend to calls for maintenance (on site and or by telephone) as directed by team co-ordinators
• Rectify all faults on the first visit where rectification is within your control.
• Carry out rolling programme of preventative maintenance visits.
• Collection/recording of site configuration information.
• Maintain accurate and timely records.
• Provide cover on an out of hour’s basis on a rotating basis.
• Commission small projects when required.
• Ensure that audits are carried out of quality procedures.
• Provide training to customers and colleagues as required.
• Carry out any additional tasks that may be required.

What we are looking for

• Previous experience installing & servicing a wide product base of access control systems, CCTV systems and intruder alarm systems.
• Experience of installing and servicing fire alarm systems, ideally GENT based.
• An IT qualification and or Electrical/Electronic qualification
• A broad technical IT knowledge, i.e. Installing various Windows Operating Systems; networking etc
• Knowledge of basic electrical principals such as measuring voltage and current drain
• Good attention to detail in order to ensure that all paperwork is correctly completed, and procedures are followed within the allotted timescales.
• An enthusiastic team player who is able to work well under pressure and maintain a professional approach at all times.
• Comfortable working irregular hours and being on a 24/7 call rota