Fire & Security Engineer

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial; Gloucestershire Science & Technology Park; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Laptop

Company credit card

Company pension scheme

Optional private healthcare

22 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester (Chiltern) Industrial is seeking an experienced Intruder Alarm Engineer for a full-time, permanent role in Gloucestershire. You will install, commission, service, maintain and repair intruder systems across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and residential premises.

The ideal candidate has a strong fault-finding ability, knowledge of relevant standards, and holds a full UK driving licence with a professional approach to customer service.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the Intruder Alarm or Security Systems industry.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of intruder alarm systems.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance visits.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.
• Programming and testing security equipment.
• Responding to customer call-outs and service requests.
• Providing technical advice and support to customers.
• Completing service reports and documentation accurately.
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach whilst on site.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer service

Driving licence

Alarm systems knowledge

Tools

CCTV systems

Access control

Fire alarm systems

Job description

An Intruder Alarm Engineer is sought in Gloucestershire for a full-time, permanent post paying £32,000 to £36,000, dependent on experience. Working from a field-based position, the successful candidate will install, commission, service, maintain and repair intruder systems at commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and residential premises. Applicants from a security, fire, CCTV or access control background are welcomed by this established business, which offers long-term prospects and ongoing support. The engineer must hold strong fault-finding abilities, sound knowledge of relevant standards, a full driving licence and a professional approach to customer service.

Fire & Security Engineer required in Gloucestershire, Salary: £32,000 - £36,000 depending on experience, Job Type: Full-time, Permanent.

Excellent opportunity to join an established and growing security business in a varied field-based role, carrying out the installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of intruder alarm systems across commercial, industrial, education, healthcare and residential sites. This position would suit someone from an Intruder Alarm, Security Systems, Fire & Security, CCTV or Access Control background looking for a long-term opportunity with a supportive employer.

Role and Responsibilities

• Installation and commissioning of intruder alarm systems.
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance visits.
• Diagnosing faults and completing repairs efficiently.
• Programming and testing security equipment.
• Responding to customer call-outs and service requests.
• Providing technical advice and support to customers.
• Completing service reports and documentation accurately.
• Ensuring work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach whilst on site.

About You

• Previous experience within the Intruder Alarm or Security Systems industry.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience working with a variety of alarm systems and manufacturers.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Professional and proactive attitude.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience with CCTV, Access Control or Fire Alarm systems.
• FIA, ECS or CSCS qualifications.
• IPAF or PASMA certification.

What is on Offer

• Salary of £32,000 - £36,000 per annum , depending on experience.
• Full-time, permanent position.
• Company vehicle.
• Mobile phone.
• Laptop.
• Company credit card.
• 22 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional leave during the Christmas and New Year shutdown period.
• Additional day's leave during your birthday week.
• Company pension scheme.
• Optional private healthcare.
• Long-term opportunity with a business that values technical expertise and employee development.