Fire and Security Systems Engineer

MES Systems Ltd; Nuneaton; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled engineers to install and maintain fire and security systems. This role offers local work with minimal travel, promoting a healthier work-life balance. You'll be part of a supportive team that values your development and progression. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including bonuses, generous holiday, and ongoing training. If you're passionate about security systems and looking to grow within a loyal and flexible company, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Christmas bonus

Employee discounts

31 days paid holiday

Ongoing training

Electric car salary sacrifice

Company pension scheme

Full uniform

New company van

Specialist testing equipment

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in security systems, focusing on intruder alarms and CCTV.
• Polite, courteous with strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission fire and security systems per specifications.
• Conduct routine maintenance and servicing of security systems.

Skills

Intruder Alarms

CCTV Systems

Access Control

Communication Skills

Fault Finding

Judgment and Decision Making

Education

5+ years experience in security systems

Full UK driver's license

Tools

Gardtec

Honeywell Galaxy

Risco LightSYS

Hikvision CCTV

Concept Pro

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to work more locally, with minimum travel to create more of a work-life balance for yourself or your family? Do you also want to work for a supportive company where there are opportunities to progress within the company as we continue to grow?

Duties and Responsibilities

Installation of fire and security systems that comply with relevant industry standards and codes of practice.

Commissioning of fire and security systems to completion as per specification and drawings.

Completing demonstrations to clients.

Completing all relevant paperwork for installation and commissioning of systems in line with SSAIB requirements.

Promoting good internal working relationships with all colleagues and clients.

Availability for on-call work as part of the engineer's call-out rota.

We also have positions in our service department which involves routine maintenance visits and servicing of predominantly intruder alarms and CCTV systems. Occasionally servicing fire alarms, aspiration, emergency lights, and access control systems. Corrective maintenance and fault finding for predominantly intruder alarm and CCTV systems but also on access control, fire alarms, and aspiration systems. Small works installing extra equipment onto existing systems plus upgrading existing panels and recorders.

Experience and Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' time-served experience but preferably more, working to industry standards within the security systems industry.
• Main strength and experience on intruder alarms and CCTV.
• Experience with access control, gates & barriers, fire alarms would be beneficial so we can build on this.
• You will be able to complete BS7858 security screening, with an enhanced DBS check and have a full UK driver's licence (with a maximum of 3 points).
• You need to be polite and courteous and have great communication skills - both written and verbal.
• You need to be able to use your judgement and make decisions.
• You ideally live within 25 miles of CV11 6GX.
• Experience with the following intruder equipment: Gardtec, Honeywell Galaxy, Risco LightSYS, Risco & Visonic wireless systems, Dualcom signalling.
• Experience with Concept Pro & Hikvision CCTV equipment (both analogue and IP).
• Additional experience in Access Control/Door Entry/Fire Alarms/Aspiration & Emergency Lighting.

Benefits

Standby package (worth GBP1500 per year - 1 week in 8) plus our benefits package (worth GBP5k-GBP10k) consisting of:

• Local work with minimum travel and a better work-life balance.
• Christmas bonus and summer end-of-year bonus (average is GBP1500 p/a).
• Customer referral scheme & generous employee discounts (average GBP1k p/a).
• 31 days of paid holiday including usual bank holidays, 3 days over the Christmas period, and 1 extra day of paid leave available to volunteer.
• Social events and team-building days.
• Ongoing regular training and investment in your development (GBP2k p/a).
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme & Cycle scheme salary sacrifice scheme.
• Primary health plan including Westfield rewards (GBP1k p/a).
• Company pension scheme.
• Full uniform.
• A new company van.
• Laptop and specialist testing equipment.
• The tools and drills to enable you to carry out the best possible work for our customers.
• Initial industry standards fire training (GBP1k) and relevant manufacturer training.
• Death in service insurance scheme.
• 24/7 GP, Get fit programme. Mental health, financial and legal support.
• Progression opportunities as we continue to grow.

Company Culture

This is a great opportunity to join a small, personal, flexible, loyal, and growing company where you will be supported, appreciated, and rewarded accordingly. Be sure to 'meet our team', and check out what they say on our careers page.