Fire & Security Engineer

Get Staff

Plymouth

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 39,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle and fuel card
Uniform, tools, equipment, and mobile
Company pension scheme
Paid annual leave
Immediate start available
On-call rota with additional earning

Job summary

Get Staff is seeking an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their team in Plymouth and the wider South West. The role focuses mainly on fire alarm systems while offering opportunities to train in security systems.

The position is permanent and full-time, with door-to-door travel paid, an on-call rota, company vehicle and fuel card, and a pension scheme. Immediate start available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

  • Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
  • Willingness to cross train into security systems if required.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Strong fault finding and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your workload.

Responsibilities

  • Service, maintain, fault-find, and repair a range of Fire alarm systems, Intruder alarms, CCTV & Access control
  • Carry out approximately 80% fire and 20% security systems work
  • Work across a variety of commercial and industrial premises
  • Cover the South West region, with the majority of work based in Plymouth and some in Exeter
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule

Skills

Fire alarm systems servicing
Fault finding
Customer service
Full UK driving licence

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer – Plymouth- £17.50–£18.50 per hour (£36,500–£38,500 starting salary)
  • £17.50–£18.50 per hour (£36,500–£38,500 starting salary)
  • Door to door travel paid
  • Monday to Friday working hours
  • Permanent, full time position
  • Overtime available
  • On call rota with additional earning potential
  • Company vehicle and fuel card
  • Uniform, tools, equipment, and mobile phone provided
  • Company pension scheme
  • Paid annual leave
  • Immediate start available
  • Fire biased- ideal for those with previous security systems experience or those wanting to train in that area
Fire & Security Engineer Overview:

We are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join an established team covering Plymouth and the wider South West.

This is a predominantly fire focused role, making it ideal for an experienced Fire Alarm Engineer who is interested in developing their skills across security systems.

Fire & Security Engineer Role & Responsibilities:
  • Service, maintain, fault-find, and repair a range of Fire alarm systems, Intruder alarms, CCTV & Access control
  • Carry out approximately 80% fire and 20% security systems work.
  • Work across a variety of commercial and industrial premises.
  • Cover the South West region, with the majority of work based in Plymouth and some in Exeter.
  • Participate in a rotating on-call schedule.
Fire & Security Engineer Skills and Experience:
  • Experience servicing and maintaining fire alarm systems.
  • A positive attitude and willingness to cross train into security systems if required.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Strong fault finding and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
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