Fire & Security Engineer

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Virtual GP

Salary Finance scheme

Lifestyle platform Choices

MiDeals platform

Cycle-to-work scheme

Life cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Mitie Matching Share Plan

Mitie Stars recognition

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Mitie Cleaning & Hygiene Services is seeking an experienced Engineer to join the Fire & Security Systems Operations Field Service team in Croydon. This role involves delivering Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive calls, and small works related to fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of fire and security systems, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to high health and safety standards. Benefits include a Virtual GP service, salary finance options, and extensive training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of fire and security systems, including testing and inspection to relevant standards and codes.
• Previous experience with Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive work, and small works.
• Ability to maintain high health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive calls.
• Routine servicing, testing, inspection, repair, and installation of fire alarms, CCTV, access control, and intruder alarms.
• Keep accurate documentation and records.

Skills

Knowledge of fire and security systems

Communication skills

Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel

Health and safety standards

Fault finding and accident reporting

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Engineer to join the Mitie Fire & Security Systems Operations Field Service team. You will be responsible for the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), reactive calls and additional small works. Your duties will include routine servicing, testing, inspection, repair and installation of fire alarms, CCTV, access control and intruder alarms in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements, as well as keeping accurate documentation and records.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of fire and security systems, including testing and inspection to relevant standards and codes.
• Previous experience carrying out PPM, reactive work and small works in the industry.
• Excellent communication skills and basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to work to high health and safety standards.
• Experience in fault finding, accident reporting or RAMS is preferred.
• Willingness to attend company‑initiated training to keep technical knowledge current.

Benefits

• Virtual GP for you and household members.
• Salary Finance scheme – access up to 50% of earned pay before payday and competitive loans.
• Lifestyle platform Choices with options for extra holiday, critical illness insurance, dental treatment and technology purchases.
• MiDeals platform providing high‑street discounts from retailers, gyms and more.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Life cover up to four times salary.
• Enhanced pension contributions and save‑as‑you‑earn scheme.
• Mitie Matching Share Plan.
• Mitie Stars recognition – monthly cash prizes and a chance to win a £10,000 top prize.
• Training and development opportunities across a wide selection of learning resources.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long‑term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing Benjamin Webber at [e-mail].