Fire & Security Engineer

4way Recruitment; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fire & Security company in Castleford seeks an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their team. This role involves servicing, installing, and commissioning security and fire systems nationwide. Ideal candidates will have strong experience in security, be willing to learn fire systems, and possess a valid UK driving licence. Competitive salary of £30,000 - £40,000 with benefits including travel time payments, vehicle provision, and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Travel time payments

Fuel Card & Expenses

Company mobile phone and laptop

Vehicle provided

Flexible travel support

Qualifications

• Help your license for over 1 Year (insurance requirement).
• Strong experience in security systems and willingness to learn fire systems.

Responsibilities

• Service, install, and commission security and fire systems.
• Maintain and troubleshoot security and fire systems at commercial sites nationwide.
• Keep accurate service reports and ensure compliance with company standards.

Skills

Experience in security systems (CCTV & intruder alarms)

Willingness to learn fire systems

Ability to work independently

Education

Valid UK driving licence

IPAF certification

Tools

Hikvision CCTV

Galaxy intruder alarms

CTEC fire alarms

Paxton access control

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer (Security Biased)

Location: Castleford (Yorkshire)

Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 basic

Working Hours: 37.5 hours (8:30 - 5:00 & 12:00 finish Fridays)

Industry: Fire & Security

ABOUT

A leading Fire & Security company is looking for Fire & Security Engineers to join their growing team. These roles are biased towards security but will involve some fire systems work. If you're experienced in security systems and open to developing your fire skills, this could be an excellent opportunity.

These positions are ideal for engineers who enjoy a combination of service and some installation work (70/30 split) across a variety of commercial projects nationwide. The role involves working from home before traveling to sites nationwide, so minimal office attendance is required.

Benefits - Fire & Security Engineer

• £30,000 - £40,000 basic salary
• Travel time payments (excluding first and last 15 miles of the day)
• Fuel Card & Expenses
• Overtime available
• Call-out rota (mainly remote work)
• Company mobile phone, laptop, drills, and uniform
• Vehicle provided

Responsibilities - Fire & Security Engineer

• Service, install, and commission security and fire systems (70% service, 30% install)
• Work primarily on Intruder Alarms, CCTV, and Fire Alarms, with some Access Control, Gates and Barriers
• Maintain and troubleshoot security and fire systems at commercial sites nationwide
• Keep accurate service reports and ensure compliance with company standards
• Occasionally attend remote call-outs outside standard working hours

Requirements - Fire & Security Engineer

• Help your license for over 1 Year (insurance requirement)
• Strong experience in security systems (CCTV & intruder alarms) with willingness to learn fire systems
• CCTV: Hikvision (essential)
• Intruder alarms: Galaxy (essential), Pyronix, HKC
• Fire alarms: CTEC, Gent, Kentec
• Access control: Paxton
• IPAF certification is a bonus
• Valid UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently across commercial sites nationwide

Why Join?

This is a hands-on role for engineers who enjoy variety, travel, and autonomy. You'll have access to ongoing learning opportunities across multiple disciplines while working for a company that values its people and offers real incentives, flexible travel support, and a strong work-life balance.

Apply Now!

If you're a skilled Security or Fire engineer based in South/East or North Yorkshire and are ready to take on a nationwide role with excellent development opportunities, this is your chance.

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