Fire & Security Engineer

Complii; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

competitive salary

overtime

door-to-door travel

company vehicle

company phone

tablet

company pension

engineer-specific benefits

training opportunities

accommodation provided for overnight

Job summary

Tay Fire & Security is seeking an experienced Fire and Security Engineer to join our Midlands team, performing servicing, remedial and installation work across fire and security systems with occasional attendance at our Head Office in Nottingham. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge and excellent workmanship.

The engineer will service and maintain fire detection, emergency lighting, extinguishers, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control, and support installation projects

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum two years' experience in fire and security industry.
• GCSEs in English and Maths required with good communication.
• Relevant certifications such as FIA Fire Detection and portable extinguishers preferred.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the Midlands.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain fire detection, emergency lighting and extinguishers, plus intruder alarms, CCTV and access control.
• Carry out remedial works and support installation projects of varying sizes, ensuring safety and standards.
• Liaise with customers, demonstrate systems and provide training; handle on-call support and out-of-hours work.
• Ensure compliance with relevant British Standards and maintain high workmanship and customer service levels.

Skills

Fault-finding

Customer service

Health & safety

Education

GCSEs English & Maths

FIA Foundation Module (Fire Detection)

IPAF / PASMA / Asbestos Awareness

Tools

Fire detection systems

Intruder alarms, CCTV & access control

Emergency lighting

Job description

Here at Tay Fire & Security, we’re looking for an experienced Fire and Security Engineer to join our growing team, working across the Midlands region. This is a field-based role covering a mixture of servicing, remedial and installation work across fire and security systems, with occasional attendance at our Head Office in Nottingham.

The Fire and Security Engineer will take responsibility for servicing and maintaining a range of fire detection, emergency lighting, extinguisher and security systems, alongside supporting installation projects of varying sizes. This is a varied, hands‑on role that requires strong technical knowledge, fault‑finding skills and a commitment to delivering excellent workmanship and customer service.

What you receive for joining us:

• competitive salary
• overtime
• door‑to‑door travel
• company vehicle (with personal use)
• company phone
• tablet
• company pension scheme
• engineer‑specific benefits
• any additional training required to support you in the role, with the opportunity to broaden your technical knowledge across multiple fire and security disciplines.
• expenses and accommodation will be provided for any work requiring overnight stays.

Here’s a look at some of the things you’ll be doing:

• Service and maintain a variety of fire detection systems, emergency lighting and portable fire extinguishers, alongside intruder alarms, CCTV and access control systems, ensuring work is completed to the required standards
• Carry out remedial works and support both large and small installation projects across a range of fire and security disciplines, taking responsibility for health and safety and working in accordance with relevant British Standards
• Liaise professionally with customers to understand their requirements, communicate clearly and respond efficiently, while providing system demonstrations and training and helping customers understand the causes and implications of false alarms
• Work proactively and efficiently both independently and as part of the wider engineering team, maintaining high standards of customer service and workmanship while providing on‑call telephone support and attending out‑of‑hours callouts in line with the company standby schedule

Can you show experience in some of these areas:

• A minimum of two years’ previous experience within the Fire & Security industry, with practical knowledge of fire and security systems, equipment and manufacturers and the technical ability to confidently service and maintain systems in the field
• GCSEs in English and Maths as a minimum, together with excellent communication skills, a positive attitude and a strong commitment to delivering high standards of workmanship and customer service
• Knowledge and experience of emergency lighting and extinguisher maintenance would be advantageous, along with qualifications such as the FIA Foundation Module in Fire Detection and/or Portable Fire Extinguishers
• Relevant industry certifications such as IPAF, PASMA, Asbestos Awareness and Working at Height would be beneficial, together with a full valid UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the Midlands region and occasionally spend time away from home

Introducing our organisation:

Tay Fire & Security is proud to be part of Complii. Complii is a leading integrated provider of safety and regulatory compliance services across our water, air, fire, electrical, and vertical transportation divisions, supporting organisations nationwide to operate safely, compliantly, and responsibly