Fire & Security Engineer

Osborne Appointments; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

On-call allowance

Phone and tablet provided

PPE, tools & uniform supplied

Training & development

Pension scheme

3–4 weeks holiday

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Osborne Appointments is seeking a Fire & Security Engineer to join our field-based team covering London and the South East. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on fire alarms, CCTV, intruder alarms and access control on commercial sites.

Travel across the UK and occasional overseas work may occur. The role offers independence, ongoing training, progression opportunities and a 1 in 10 on-call rota after onboarding, with a competitive package that includes a company vehicle and

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the fire and/or security industry.
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience across fire and security systems.
• Good understanding of CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems.
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs
• Work independently on customer sites and as part of a team
• Ensure work meets industry standards and regulations
• Complete service reports and documentation via mobile devices
• Liaise with clients and internal teams
• Participate in a 1 in 10 on-call rota after onboarding

Skills

Fire & Security systems

Fault finding

Customer-facing skills

Independence

Driving licence

Tools

CCTV systems

Intruder alarms

Access control

Maintenance tools

Job description

Job Title

Fire & Security Engineer

Location

Field-Based – London & South East

Salary

Up to £50,000 per annum + Overtime + Company Vehicle

Job Type

Permanent, Full-Time

About the Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established fire and security specialist.

We’re looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join a professional, close-knit team working across commercial and high-profile sites. The role offers independence, training, progression and occasional UK/international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out PPM and reactive maintenance on fire alarms, intruder alarms, CCTV and access control
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs
• Work independently on customer sites and as part of a team
• Ensure work meets industry standards and regulations
• Complete service reports and documentation via mobile devices
• Liaise with clients and internal teams
• Participate in a 1 in 10 on-call rota after onboarding

What They’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in the fire and/or security industry
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience across fire and security systems
• Good understanding of CCTV, intruder alarms, and access control systems
• Excellent customer-facing and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle (fully expensed)
• Paid on-call allowance + call-out rates
• Company credit card for expenses
• Mobile phone and tablet/laptop provided
• Full PPE, uniform, and tools supplied
• Ongoing training and development (in-house & manufacturer-led)
• Pension scheme
• 4 weeks holiday + bank holidays (rising with service)
• Supportive, team-oriented working environment

Additional Information

• Opportunity to travel across the UK and occasionally overseas (fully expensed)
• Security screening required (BS7858) and potential UK Government vetting
• Office visits required in Surrey when necessary
• Strong focus on employee wellbeing, including mental health support and wellbeing initiatives
• Accredited to recognised industry and quality standards