Fire & Security Engineer

Mitie; Inverness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Inverness is seeking an experienced Engineer to join their Fire & Security Systems Operations team. The role involves servicing, testing, and installation of fire alarms and related systems, ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have prior industry experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to health and safety. Benefits include access to health services, financial wellbeing schemes, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Access to virtual GP services

Financial wellbeing schemes

Flexible holiday options

High street discounts

Cycle-to-work schemes

Life cover

Enhanced pension contributions

Recognition awards with cash prizes

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role within the fire & security systems industry.
• Knowledge of relevant standards and codes.
• Experience with PPM, accident reporting, RAMS, and health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, testing, inspection, repairs, and installation of fire and security systems.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation and records in a timely manner.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Basic literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel

Problem-solving

Taking initiative

Working independently

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Engineer to work as a member of the Mitie Fire & Security Systems Operations Field Service team. You will ensure the effective delivery of PPM, reactive calls, and small works, ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.

You will carry out routine servicing, testing, inspection, repairs, and installation of fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV, access control, and related equipment, adhering to legislative and quality standards, with proper documentation and records maintained in a timely manner. Excellent communication skills and basic literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel are required.

The role requires working in accordance with high health and safety standards and previous experience in a similar role within the fire & security systems industry, including service testing, inspection, fault-finding, and knowledge of relevant standards and codes. Participation in company training to stay updated on technical aspects is expected.

The ideal candidate will have experience with PPM, accident reporting, RAMS, and health and safety legislation, preferably in engineering. Sharing technical knowledge, problem-solving, taking initiative, and working independently are valued skills.

We offer a range of benefits, including access to virtual GP services, financial wellbeing schemes like Salary Finance, flexible holiday options, high street discounts, cycle-to-work schemes, life cover, enhanced pension contributions, share plans, and recognition awards such as Mitie Stars with cash prizes, including a top prize of £10,000.

We prioritize career development through diverse training and learning resources. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible; please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments during recruitment.

Since 1987, Mitie has employed 76,000 people globally, providing facilities management and professional services to a wide range of clients, including banking, government, hospitals, and schools.

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