Fire Maintenance and Installation Engineer

Mears; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fire safety sector is hiring a Fire Maintenance and Installation Engineer for their operations in Cambridge. The role involves ensuring the safety and functionality of fire systems in a range of facilities, providing excellent opportunity for professional growth with competitive salary, benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering leave

Staff discounts through Mears Rewards

Family-friendly policies

Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform

Qualifications

• Experience with access control and fire systems required.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills necessary.
• Ability to work independently and possess relevant fire qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform PPM and fire alarm testing.
• Repair access control systems and conduct fire installations.
• Commission fire systems for compliance.

Skills

Access control

Fire systems

Communication

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Relevant fire qualification

Job description

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Fire Maintenance and Installation Engineer, Cambridge

Client: Mears

Location: Cambridge, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Job Reference: 3129cabae06b

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Annual salary: up to £40,000.00

Fire Maintenance and Installation Engineer

Location: Cambridge

Salary up to £40,000 per annum depending on experience plus company vehicle and fuel card

We provide services to the University of Cambridge, maintaining and repairing their Key Worker Housing located in Eddington and properties across Cambridge. We look after over 1000 properties across Cambridge – with over 800 of these located locally in Eddington and West Cambridge.

About you and the role:

Due to contract expansion, we are seeking to hire a Fire Maintenance and Installation Engineer to join our team in Cambridge. This role involves working with our client, Cambridge University. Main duties include completing PPM, fire alarm testing, repairs to access control systems, fire installation, and commissioning.

Role Criteria:

• Experience with access control
• Experience with fire systems
• Relevant fire qualification
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team

Additional requirements:

• Entitlement to work within the UK; visa sponsorship is not available
• All roles are subject to DBS/Security checks before employment
• To drive a Mears vehicle, candidates must be over 21, have held their license for over 3 months, and have less than 9 points

Benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering leave
• Staff discounts through Mears Rewards
• Family-friendly policies
• Company vehicle, fuel card, and uniform