Fire & Security Engineer

The Electronics Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in fire and security systems is seeking Fire & Security Engineers to support client accounts across South East England. Candidates must have field experience in maintenance and commissioning, with technical qualifications such as FIA 1-5 or equivalent. This rewarding position offers excellent benefits including competitive pay, holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company vehicle

Cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes

Life insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Employee benefits and assistance programs

Qualifications

• Field-based experience in commissioning and maintenance of fire & security systems.
• Satisfactory completion of Security Screening to British Standard (BS7858).
• Full clean driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance and reactive response across key customer accounts.
• Provide out-of-hours cover for emergencies as part of normal duties.
• Report and escalate works as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Client focus

Leadership

Education

Appropriate technical qualifications e.g. FIA 1–5

Health & Safety certification (IOSH, CSCS)

Job description

Description

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

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the role will primarily carry out maintenance, reactive response and commissioning activity within our client portfolio. This will include systems such as fire alarms, fire extinguishers, security systems, door access, CCTV and various other equipment.

Our engineers provide an excellent service to our clients which include

• Servicing and maintaining the equipment onsite whilst adhering to the core values of our client.
• Accurate reporting and escalation of works where required.
• As part of our excellent service offering, you will be required as part of your normal duties to be 'on call' to provide out–of–hours cover to deal with emergencies.

Requirements

• Field based experience in commissioning, fault finding, repairs and maintenance across the full range of fire & security systems.
• Due to the nature of our business and the requirements of our customers, you will be required to satisfactorily complete Security Screening to British Standard (BS7858).
• A full clean driving licence.

The successful applicant to be able to demonstrate the following

• Forward thinking.
• Problem solving and decision making.
• Interpersonal awareness and concerns for impact.
• Teamwork/Collaboration/Leadership.
• Client focus/relationships.
• Pursuit of excellence.
• Representation & commitment to values.

Qualifications & Training

• Appropriate technical qualifications e.g. FIA 1–5 or equivalent.
• Health & Safety certification e.g. IOSH, CSCS (FESS), or equivalent.
• Relevant product training (desirable).

What's on offer

• Be part of a company where you are supported to grow and develop.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Highly competitive rate of pay based on experience, travel time, overtime time, 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 for this vacancy Vickie; by sending your CV directly to her at (url removed)

We regret that this client is not prepared to sponsor work permit or work permit transfer applications. Candidates must be able to prove their eligibility to work in the UK.

The Electronics Group is an employment consultancy and currently has permanent vacancies for Electrical, Electronics and Engineering professionals throughout the United Kingdom. If you are looking for work in this area we may be able to assist you