Fire & Security Engineer

Pure Human Resources Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private Healthcare

Dental cover

£150 on call bonus

Job summary

BDi Advance Fire & Security Ltd is seeking a Fire & Security Engineer for a field-based role across commercial client sites in the Cambridgeshire area. You will install, commission, maintain and service fire detection and alarm systems, CCTV, access control and intercom solutions, with on-call responsibilities after training and competency checks.

The role requires strong fault-finding and practical engineering skills, a good grasp of IP networking, and the ability to read drawings and technical

Qualifications

• Experience in the fire and/or electronic security industry.
• Ability to service and maintain electronic systems.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs and technical docs.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent customer communication and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure and commission fire and security systems per designs and standards.
• Install CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and intercom systems.
• Carry out cabling, terminations and equipment installation.
• Program and configure control equipment, devices, networks and software.
• Perform planned maintenance, inspections and functional testing.
• Attend reactive service calls and diagnose faults across hardware and software.
• Provide technical information for quotations and system upgrades.
• Maintain accurate job records using electronic management systems.
• Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives.

Skills

Fault-finding

Electronic systems

Independent work

Fire/CCTV/Access control

IP networking

System drawings

Technical reporting

Customer communication

Health & Safety

UK driving licence

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer

Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire (UK travel)

Full time, permanent

Salary £40,000

Our client, BDi Advance Fire & Security Ltd, is growing its engineering team and is looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join the business.

This is a varied field-based role working across commercial client sites, covering installation, commissioning, planned maintenance, reactive callouts and fault finding across a broad range of fire and electronic security systems.

The role would suit an engineer who enjoys variety, is confident working independently and takes pride in delivering technically strong work and excellent customer service.

Fire & Security Engineer, the role:

• Install, configure and commission fire and security systems in line with system designs, manufacturer requirements and relevant British Standards
• Install and commission fire detection and alarm, CCTV, access control, intruder alarm and intercom systems
• Carry out containment, cabling, termination and equipment installation where required
• Program and configure control equipment, devices, networks and software
• Complete planned preventative maintenance, inspections and functional testing
• Attend reactive service calls and diagnose faults across hardware, software, cabling, power supplies and network infrastructure
• Repair or replace defective equipment where authorised
• Identify recurring faults and establish their root cause
• Complete commissioning documentation, service reports, certificates and engineer worksheets accurately
• Provide technical information for quotations, remedial works and system upgrades
• Maintain accurate job records using electronic job management systems
• Communicate professionally with customers and site representatives, explaining faults and recommendations clearly
• Identify opportunities for additional works, upgrades or improvements and report these back to the company
• Work safely in accordance with company procedures, RAMS, relevant legislation and industry standards
• Participate in the on-call rota following completion of the required training and competency assessment
• The role covers a broad range of systems including fire detection and alarms, CCTV, access control, intruder alarms and integrated security systems.

Fire & Security Engineer, the person:

• Previous experience within the fire and/or electronic security industry
• Strong practical engineering and fault-finding skills
• Experience servicing and maintaining electronic systems
• Comfortable working independently across customer sites
• Good understanding of fire alarm, CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems
• Good understanding of basic IP networking and system integration
• Able to read system drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Strong attention to detail and accurate technical reporting
• Professional and confident customer communication skills
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Full UK driving licence

Fire & Security Engineer, the benefits:

• 25 days annual leave plus Bank holidays
• Private Healthcare
• Dental cover
• £150 on call bonus for 1 in 6 after probationary period