Fire & Security Engineer

Workshop Recruitment; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Company pension and life insurance

Funded training and career progression

Profit-sharing and referral scheme

Job summary

Workshop Recruitment is helping an established engineering business expand its Fire & Security division in Portsmouth. The Fire & Security Engineer will carry out maintenance, reactive calls, remedial works and installations across commercial and industrial sites.

You'll diagnose faults, maintain alarms, CCTV, intruder and access control systems, participate in an on-call rota, and deliver clear service reports while delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Fire & Security Engineering.
• Level 2/3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Fire & Security, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of IP networking and basic IT troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of BS 5839-1 and applicable security standards.
• Strong fault-finding, communication and customer service skills.
• BS 5266 – emergency lighting.
• Intruder alarms – PD 6662 / EN 50131 standards.
• CCTV – installation, configuration and networking.
• Access control – readers, locks, door controllers and software.
• BAFE knowledge/experience can be valuable.
• ECS / CSCS-type site card where required.
• PASMA and/or IPAF for access equipment.
• Experience with various brand systems would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive call-outs.
• Diagnose faults and provide effective technical solutions.
• Complete remedial works and new installations.
• Maintain fire alarm, CCTV, intruder and access control systems.
• Provide professional technical support to customers.
• Complete accurate service reports and system documentation.
• Participate in an on-call rota, approximately 1 week in 3.

Skills

Fire & Security Engineering

IP networking

Electrical/Electronic knowledge

Driving licence

BS 5839-1 knowledge

BS 5266 emergency lighting

CCTV/Access control systems

Education

Level 2/3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Fire & Security

Job description

Fire & Security Engineer Portsmouth £35,000–£48,000 Permanent PO3

Are you an experienced Fire & Security Engineer with strong fault-finding skills and a customer-focused approach? Workshop Recruitment is working with a well-established engineering business experiencing continued growth within its Fire & Security division. They are looking for an experienced Fire & Security Engineer to join their team, with opportunities for an experienced Lead Engineer as well as candidates looking to develop their skills.

You will work across commercial and industrial sites, carrying out maintenance, reactive call-outs, remedial works and installations across a range of fire and security systems.

The Role

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive call-outs.
• Diagnose faults and provide effective technical solutions.
• Complete remedial works and new installations.
• Maintain fire alarm, CCTV, intruder and access control systems.
• Provide professional technical support to customers.
• Complete accurate service reports and system documentation.
• Participate in an on-call rota, approximately 1 week in 3.

Essential Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in Fire & Security Engineering.
• Level 2/3 qualification in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Fire & Security, or a related discipline.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and electronic systems.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Good understanding of IP networking and basic IT troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of relevant industry standards, including BS 5839-1 and applicable security standards.
• Strong fault-finding, communication and customer service skills
• BS 5839-1 – fire detection and fire alarm systems in non-domestic premises.
• BS 5266 – emergency lighting
• Intruder alarms – typically to PD 6662 / relevant EN 50131 standards.
• CCTV – installation, configuration and networking.
• Access control – readers, locks, door controllers and associated software.
• IP networking, TCP/IP and basic IT troubleshooting
• BAFE knowledge/experience can be valuable, although BAFE certification generally applies to organisations rather than making an individual engineer “BAFE qualified.”
• ECS / CSCS-type site card where required by the site.
• PASMA and/or IPAF for access equipment.
• Experience with Advanced, Kentec, Toccare, Orisec, Pyronix, Texecom, HikVision, Dahua, Paxton, Videx or Bell systems would be advantageous, although training can be provided where required.

What’s on Offer

• £35,000–£48,000 depending on experience.
• Company van and fuel card.
• Company pension and life insurance.
• Funded training and career progression.
• Profit-sharing and referral scheme.