Fire & Security Engineer

Manchester Arndale; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled security technician to install and service CCTV, Fire and Intruder alarm systems, and access control solutions across the UK. The role operates Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, with emphasis on safety, quality, and customer satisfaction.

You will monitor contractor work, ensure compliance, and support site management to deliver contracted services on time and within budget. A full driving licence is required and FIA modules are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in installing and servicing CCTV Systems (Analogue & IP).
• Experience in installing and servicing Fire Alarm Systems (Analogue & Addressable).
• Experience in installing and servicing Intruder Alarm Systems (Wired & Wireless).
• Experience in installing and servicing Computerised Access Control systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all reactive works and PPMs are completed within contract-defined SLAs & KPIs.
• Contribute to contract profitability and overall service delivery.
• Complete service sheets and update site compliance logbooks.
• Undertake contractor control duties, including monitoring workmanship to meet standards.
• Assist the site supervisor with delivering contracted services safely, on time, and within budget.

Skills

CCTV Systems

Fire Alarm Systems

Intruder Alarms

Access Control

Health & Safety

Driving Licence

Permit to Work

FIA Modules

Job description

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks: With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

About The Role:

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure all delegated Reactive Works orders and PPMs are completed within the contract-defined time SLAs & KPIs.
• Provide a significant contribution to overall efficiency, effectiveness and contract profitability and must, therefore, play its part in the overall delivery of service.
• To complete service sheets and update site compliance logbooks accordingly
• To undertake contractor control duties on behalf of the client, including monitoring of contractors and their workmanship, so that relevant standards are met.
• Support the site supervisor with the implementation of an integrated approach for the delivery of all contracted services ensuring that all works are delivered, safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

What are we looking for?

• Experience in the installation and servicing of CCTV Systems (Analogue & IP Preferred)
• Experience in the installation and servicing of Fire Alarm Systems (Analogue & Addressable)
• Experience in the installation and servicing of Intruder Alarm Systems (Wired & Wireless) Knowledge and understanding of engineering operations within Critical Environments.
• Experience in the installation and servicing of Computerised Access control systems.
• Sound technical and environmental awareness.
• Permit to Work and Authorisation processes.
• Have a good understanding of Health & Safety issues
• Full clean driving licence
• ECS/CSCS/Trade Card
• FIA Modules

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.