Fire and Security Service Engineer \\ Small Works Engineer

AWD Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

Training and development

Long-term employment

Supportive management

Job summary

AWD Recruitment is seeking a Fire and Security Service Engineer & Small Works Engineer to join a growing team across the Midlands. You will carry out planned maintenance, servicing and fault-finding on fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control on commercial, industrial and care sites.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills, a professional customer-facing approach and a full UK driving licence; weekend work with uplifted rates is available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with fire and security systems.
• Strong fault-finding ability and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and customer-facing communication.
• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance across commercial, industrial and care sites.
• Service and maintain fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs to minimise disruption for customers.
• Complete small works across installations and upgrades.
• Record work and complete service reports to a professional standard.

Skills

Fire and security systems

Fault finding

Customer-facing

Regulations knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

Fire and Security Service Engineer & Small Works Engineer

A growing and professional fire and security company is looking for an experienced Engineer to carry out service, maintenance, small works and fault-finding across commercial, industrial and care sector sites throughout the Midlands.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Fire Alarm Engineer, Fire Alarm Service Engineer, Security Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, CCTV Engineer, Intruder Alarm Engineer, Door Access Engineer, Small Works Engineer, Fire Systems Engineer.

SALARY: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum + Company Vehicle + Benefits

LOCATION: Covering sites across the Midlands area

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (Core hours). Weekend work available, with uplifted rates for Saturday and Sunday as overtime

Please note: A Full UK Driving Licence is essential

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Fire and Security Service Engineer & Small Works Engineer to join a growing team and work across a varied range of fire and security systems.

As a Fire and Security Service Engineer & Small Works Engineer you will carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, repairs, small works and fault-finding on systems including fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, door access control and nurse call systems.

The Fire and Security Service Engineer & Small Works Engineer role would suit someone with strong technical fault-finding ability, good knowledge of fire alarm systems and regulations, and a professional, customer-facing approach.

DUTIES

• Carry Out Planned Maintenance: Complete planned preventative maintenance / PPM visits across commercial, industrial and care sector sites


• Service Fire and Security Systems: Service and maintain fire alarm systems, intruder alarms, CCTV systems, door access control and nurse call systems


• Diagnose and Repair Faults: Identify technical faults and carry out effective repairs to minimise disruption for customers


• Complete Small Works: Support small works activity across a range of fire and security installations and upgrades


• Maintain Industry Standards: Ensure all work is completed in line with current regulations, industry standards and relevant guidance, including BS5839


• Complete Service Reports: Record work accurately and complete service reports to a professional standard


• Provide Technical Support: Offer practical technical support and advice where required


• Deliver Customer Service: Maintain a high level of customer service when working on customer sites

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Proven experience working with fire and security systems


• Strong knowledge of fire alarm systems and relevant regulations


• Strong fault-finding ability


• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail


• Strong communication and customer-facing skills


• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload


• Own hand tools and drills


• Full UK Driving Licence


• Right to work in the United Kingdom

DESIRABLE

• ECS or CSCS card

BENEFITS

• Company vehicle / company car


• Overtime opportunities


• Ongoing training and professional development


• Stable, long-term employment


• Supportive management team

JOB REF: AWDO-P15053