Fire & Security Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical services provider is seeking experienced Fire & Security Engineers for their Service & Maintenance Department in South Wales. The role involves maintenance and emergency response for various fire and security systems. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary of £37K-£40K

Enhanced on-call payments

Fully maintained company vehicle

Company uniform and PPE provided

23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Incremental annual leave increases

Workplace pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Opportunities for ongoing professional development

Complimentary access to an on-site health club

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fire and security sector.
• Ability to pass full security vetting (NPPV2 Full Clearance).
• Competent across fire and security systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and respond to Reactive Call-Outs.
• Maintenance of fire alarm, CCTV, intruder alarm, and emergency lighting systems.
• Deliver customer service during site visits.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Customer service

Job description

Job Description

Fire & Security Engineer - Service & Maintenance

Location: South Wales

The Company:

An established and fast-growing technical services provider, originally founded as an electrical contractor, now delivers nationwide solutions across Mechanical, Electrical, Fire & Security, Gates & Barriers, and Custodial Security sectors. With a focus on long-term partnerships and high-quality service delivery, the business continues to expand its presence across the UK.

The Role:

The business is currently seeking experienced Fire & Security Engineers to join their Service & Maintenance Department on a full-time basis. The successful candidates will be responsible for carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and responding to Reactive Call-Outs across a range of commercial and public sector clients.

Engineers will be part of a structured on-call rota, supporting 24/7 emergency response services.

Responsibilities:

• Maintenance, fault finding, and repair of:
• Addressable and conventional fire alarm systems
• CCTV and intruder alarm systems
• Emergency lighting systems
• Access control and remote signalling systems (Redcare, Dualcom)
• Ensure all work complies with relevant British Standards
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation
• Deliver high standards of customer service during site visits

Requirements:

• Strong technical knowledge and proven experience in the fire and security sector
• Ability to pass full security vetting (NPPV2 Full Clearance)
• Full UK driving licence required
• Competent across both fire and security systems, ideally multi-disciplined

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £37K-£40K
• Enhanced on-call payments including standby and call-out hours
• Fully maintained company vehicle with fuel card
• Company uniform and PPE provided
• 23 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays (with lieu days if on call during bank holidays)
• Incremental annual leave increases based on service
• Workplace pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development
• Complimentary access to an on-site health club
• Employee referral scheme

Working Hours:

40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, between 7:30am - 4:30pm