Fire & Security Engineer

Northampton Business Directory; Kettering; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking Fire & Security Engineers to join their team in South East England. The role involves maintaining and commissioning fire and security systems across key customer accounts. Candidates must have relevant field experience and technical qualifications. The company offers competitive pay, a supportive work environment, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company vehicle

Life insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Employee benefits, discounts, and assistance programs

Qualifications

• Field experience in commissioning, fault finding, repairs, and maintenance of fire & security systems.
• Ability to pass Security Screening to British Standard (BS7858).

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, reactive response, and commissioning activities within client portfolio.
• Servicing and maintaining equipment onsite while adhering to client's core values.

Skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Client focus

Education

FIA 1-5 or equivalent

Health & Safety certifications like IOSH, CSCS

Job description

Description

Due to continued growth, our client is recruiting for Fire & Security Engineers within South East England and surrounding areas. As an Elite Technology Centre for GENT systems, we seek fully trained engineers who are multi-skilled in fire and security systems to work across key customer accounts nationwide.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role involves maintenance, reactive response, and commissioning activities within our client portfolio. This includes systems such as fire alarms, fire extinguishers, security systems, door access, CCTV, and other equipment.

Our engineers provide excellent service to clients, including:

• Servicing and maintaining equipment onsite while adhering to our client's core values.
• Accurate reporting and escalation of issues when necessary.
• Being 'on call' for out-of-hours emergency response as part of your duties.

Requirements

• Field experience in commissioning, fault finding, repairs, and maintenance of fire & security systems.
• Ability to pass Security Screening to British Standard (BS7858).
• A full clean driving license.

Additional qualities

• Forward thinking
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Interpersonal awareness and impact consideration
• Teamwork, collaboration, and leadership
• Client focus and relationship management
• Pursuit of excellence
• Commitment to company values and representation

Qualifications & Training

• Technical qualifications such as FIA 1-5 or equivalent
• Health & Safety certifications like IOSH, CSCS (FESS), or equivalent
• Relevant product training (desirable)

What we offer

• Support for your growth and development
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Competitive pay based on experience, travel, overtime, and commission
• Company vehicle
• Cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
• Life insurance
• Referral and recognition schemes
• Discounted gym memberships
• Employee benefits, discounts, and assistance programs

Suitable candidates should apply immediately by emailing our Managing Consultant, Vickie, with your CV at the provided contact. Candidates must prove their eligibility to work in the UK, as sponsorship is not available.

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