Fire & Security Engineer

Verelogic Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Verelogic Recruitment is seeking a Service & Maintenance Engineer to service fire and security systems across Manchester. This field-based role focuses on preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs and minor quoted works, ensuring systems stay compliant with British Standards and manufacturer requirements.

You will diagnose faults, perform testing, complete service reports and liaise with customers. The ideal candidate has 2+ years' experience, knowledge of BS 5839, EN standards, and

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience servicing and maintaining fire and security systems.
• Experience with Fire Detection, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards, including BS 5839, BS EN 50132, BS EN 50133, BS EN 50131.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Good understanding of networking and IP-based systems.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, colleagues and other trades.
• </br> Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs on fire and security systems, including Fire Detection, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarms.
• Diagnose system faults and complete effective repairs to minimise downtime for customers.
• Test, inspect and verify system performance in line with relevant British Standards and manufacturer requirements.
• Complete routine system testing, inspections and minor system modifications.
• Liaise directly with customers, explaining findings and providing technical advice where required.
• Carry out remedial works and minor system improvements.
• Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records, certificates and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with service coordinators, project managers and other internal teams to manage workloads.

Skills

Fire Detection

CCTV

Access Control

Intruder Alarm

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Service & Maintenance Engineer

Location: Manchester

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced Service & Maintenance Engineer to join their growing team, covering commercial and industrial sites across Manchester.

This is a field-based role focused on the servicing, preventative maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair and minor quoted works of fire and security systems. You will play a key role in ensuring systems remain operational, compliant with relevant British Standards and manufacturer requirements, and continue to meet customer needs throughout their lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical and fault-finding skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent customer service abilities.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and reactive repairs on fire and security systems, including:

• Fire Detection
• CCTV
• Access Control
• Intruder Alarms

Diagnose system faults and complete effective repairs to minimise downtime and disruption for customers.

Test, inspect and verify system performance in line with relevant British Standards and manufacturer requirements.

Complete routine system testing, inspections and minor system modifications.

Liaise directly with customers, explaining findings and providing technical advice where required.

Carry out remedial works and minor system improvements.

Complete accurate service reports, maintenance records, certificates and compliance documentation.

Work closely with service coordinators, project managers and other internal teams to manage and prioritise workloads.

Maintain full compliance with site Health & Safety requirements, including PPE, RAMS and safe systems of work.

Maintain tools, test equipment and company vehicles to a high standard.

Support and mentor trainees and junior engineers when required.

Participate in an on-call rota.

Skills & Experience

Essential

At least 2 years' experience servicing and maintaining fire and security systems.

Experience with Fire Detection, CCTV, Access Control and Intruder Alarm systems.

Strong knowledge of relevant standards, including:

• BS 5839
• BS EN 50132
• BS EN 50133
• BS EN 50131

Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.

Good understanding of networking and IP-based systems.

Strong communication and customer service skills.

Ability to work effectively with customers, colleagues and other trades.

Full UK driving licence.

Ability to successfully obtain Full